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Early experience with the two patch technique for complete atrioventricular septal defect

I A Hamid1, M Jothi, P Premanand

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras.

Indian Heart Journal
|November 1, 1993
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The two-patch technique for complete atrioventricular septal defects shows promise. This surgical repair method can achieve low early mortality in carefully selected pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Complete atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) are complex congenital heart abnormalities.
  • Surgical repair is essential for managing these defects in infants and children.
  • The two-patch technique is one approach for repairing complete AVSD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and early outcomes of the two-patch technique for complete atrioventricular septal defect repair.
  • To assess the safety and feasibility of this surgical approach in a pediatric cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 12 pediatric patients undergoing complete AVSD repair using the two-patch technique.
  • Utilized Gore-Tex and pericardial patches for ventricular and atrial septal closure, respectively.

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  • Four cases involved hypothermic circulatory arrest.

    • Main Results:

    • No intra-operative deaths occurred.
    • Early mortality was 16.6% (2/12 patients), attributed to pulmonary hypertensive crisis and septicemia.
    • Mean ventilatory support was 62 hours and inotropic support was 57 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary repair of complete AVSD with the two-patch technique is feasible.
    • This method can be associated with low early mortality in carefully selected pediatric patients.
    • Further research may explore long-term outcomes and optimal patient selection criteria.