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Modified approach to close multiple apical ventricular septal defects.

R Prêtre1, P Benedikt, M I Turina

  • 1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland. rene.pretre@chi.usz.ch

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|January 27, 2000
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A modified anterior incision for left ventricular access is presented as a safer alternative to the standard fish-mouth incision when long diagonal branches are present. This technique allows for effective closure of apical ventricular septum defects.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • The standard fish-mouth incision is the conventional approach for addressing apical ventricular septum defects.
  • Anatomical variations, such as long diagonal branches of the left coronary artery, can complicate the standard surgical approach.

Observation:

  • A case involving a long diagonal branch necessitated an alternative surgical strategy.
  • The presence of this vascular anomaly posed a risk to the established fish-mouth incision.

Findings:

  • A modified, more anterior incision on the left ventricle was successfully employed.
  • This alternative incision facilitated the placement of a patch to exclude the entire defective area.

Implications:

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  • This modified anterior incision offers a viable and potentially safer alternative for specific patient anatomies.
  • It expands the surgical options for treating apical ventricular septum defects in complex cases.