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Interventricular septal hematoma following cone repair for Ebstein's anomaly
Sedhupathi Shanmugam1, Arun Gopalakrishnan1, Ahmed Wayez1
1Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695011 India.
Insights
Interventricular septal hematoma is a rare complication after pediatric heart surgery. This case study details an adult
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Interventricular septal hematoma (IVSH) is a rare complication post-pediatric heart surgery.
- It involves the interventricular septum (IVS).
Observation:
- This report details an adult patient who developed IVSH.
- The complication occurred after cone repair for Ebstein's anomaly.
Findings:
- The case highlights the management challenges associated with IVSH in adults.
- This expands understanding beyond pediatric contexts.
Implications:
- This case informs surgical strategies for complex congenital heart conditions.
- It underscores the need for vigilance regarding rare complications in adult congenital heart surgery.
Abstract:
Interventricular septal hematoma (IVSH) is a rare complication following pediatric heart surgery involving interventricular septum (IVS). We present the case of an adult who developed IVSH after cone repair for Ebstein's anomaly and the management challenges involved.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12055-025-01970-3.
