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Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair through Right Thoracotomy in A 73-Year-Old Woman
Yuta Kitagata1, Masaru Yoshikai2, Taro Nakatsu1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
Minimally invasive surgery successfully treated a 73-year-old woman with a partial atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) and left atrioventricular valve regurgitation. This approach offers a viable option for older patients with complex congenital heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Partial atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is typically treated in pediatric patients.
- Surgical intervention for AVSD in older adults is less common.
- This case highlights the challenges and successful management of AVSD in an elderly patient.
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