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Unusual Hybrid Closure of Ventricular Septal Defects

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A planned combined perventricular and “open heart” surgical closure of multiple ventricular septal defects had to be modified intraoperatively due to a technical fault disabling echocardiographic guidance. Through an atriotomy,… Click to show full abstract

A planned combined perventricular and “open heart” surgical closure of multiple ventricular septal defects had to be modified intraoperatively due to a technical fault disabling echocardiographic guidance. Through an atriotomy, device closure of a muscular defect and patch closure of a perimembranous ventricular septal defect were performed. In unusual situations, collaboration of the surgical and interventional team is crucial.

Keywords: closure; septal defects; ventricular septal; closure ventricular; hybrid closure; unusual hybrid

Journal Title: World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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