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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Anatomy
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • The right bundle branch (RBB) is crucial for cardiac conduction.
  • Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) can disrupt normal RBB anatomy, potentially leading to conduction abnormalities.
  • Understanding RBB variations in VSDs is vital for surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the anatomical variations of the RBB in normal hearts and different VSD subtypes.
  • To propose hypotheses for optimizing surgical approaches to minimize conduction disturbances during VSD closure based on anatomical evidence.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles up to October 2024.
  • Analysis of anatomical data from over 100 reported cases of normal and VSD hearts.
  • Focus on the cardiac conduction system's anatomy and its variations in VSDs.

Main Results:

  • In normal hearts, the RBB courses posterior to Lancisi's muscle.
  • In perimembranous inlet VSDs, the RBB runs close to the membranous flap, not reliably indicated by the medial papillary muscle (MPM).
  • In perimembranous outlet VSDs (including Tetralogy of Fallot), the RBB courses anterior to the MPM, approximately 2-5 mm from the defect's edge, necessitating careful surgical consideration.

Conclusions:

  • The RBB's anatomical course varies significantly with different VSD subtypes.
  • Accurate knowledge of RBB proximity to VSDs, particularly in perimembranous outlet VSDs and Tetralogy of Fallot, is critical for surgical success.
  • This anatomical understanding can guide surgical strategies to minimize iatrogenic conduction system injury during VSD repair.