Successful Repair of Complete Atrio-ventricular Septal Defect at the Beginning of the Second Decade

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Complete atrio-ventricular septal defects (CAVSD) affect approximately 3% of infants with congenital heart defects.
• Standard treatment involves early surgical correction in infancy, as delayed intervention is associated with severe morbidity and mortality.
• CAVSD necessitates prompt medical and surgical intervention for optimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a unique case of successful surgical repair of CAVSD in an 11-year-old patient.
• To discuss the implications of late surgical intervention for CAVSD.
• To highlight the possibility of successful surgical outcomes in atypical age groups.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a Pakistani girl diagnosed with CAVSD.
• Surgical intervention for complete atrio-ventricular septal defect repair.
• Post-operative monitoring and assessment of the patient's condition.

Main Results:

• The patient, an 11-year-old girl, underwent successful surgical repair of CAVSD.
• The late surgical intervention resulted in a positive clinical outcome.
• This case demonstrates the feasibility of successful CAVSD repair at an advanced age.

Conclusions:

• Successful surgical repair of CAVSD is achievable even in older children, contrary to typical practice.
• This case expands the understanding of treatment possibilities for complete atrio-ventricular septal defects.
• Late surgical intervention for CAVSD can lead to favorable outcomes, warranting further investigation.