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A Case of Sandwich Repair for Posterior Ventricular Septal Rupture through the Right Atrium
Shunsuke Nakata1, Hideki Ito2, Rena Usui1
1Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujita Health University Okazaki Medical Center, Okazaki, Aichi, Japan.
Surgical Case Reports
|October 31, 2025
Summary
This study presents a successful ventricular septal rupture (VSR) repair using a right atrial approach in a 79-year-old woman with inferior myocardial infarction. This technique minimizes ventricular dysfunction and offers a promising VSR repair option.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Repair
Background:
- Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but serious complication of myocardial infarction.
- Surgical repair of VSR can be challenging, with various approaches described.
- The right atrial approach for VSR repair has been infrequently reported.
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