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[Cases of multiple ventricular septal defects]

M Takiguchi1, Y Harada, T Takeuchi

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagano Children's Hospital, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|October 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Accurate detection of multiple ventricular septal defects (VSDs) in complex congenital heart disease is crucial. Preoperative echocardiography is essential to identify all VSDs, preventing postoperative hemodynamic compromise.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Complex congenital heart disease (CHD) often presents with multiple ventricular septal defects (VSDs).
  • Undetected VSDs can lead to significant postoperative hemodynamic instability.
  • Accurate pre-operative diagnosis is vital for successful surgical management of CHD.

Observation:

  • This study reviewed four cases of complex CHD with multiple VSDs.
  • In one case, two VSDs were identified preoperatively via echocardiography.
  • In another, an additional VSD was found postoperatively in the ICU, and a third case had multiple VSDs discovered during reoperation.
  • The fourth case revealed multiple VSDs via postoperative angiography.

Findings:

  • Multiple VSDs were often missed by initial diagnostic imaging.

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  • Echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), is critical for identifying additional VSDs.
  • Postoperative diagnosis of missed VSDs highlights limitations in pre-operative assessment.

    • Implications:

    • Comprehensive pre-operative echocardiographic evaluation (transthoracic and TEE) is indispensable for all patients with complex CHD.
    • Thorough VSD detection improves surgical planning and reduces the risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies are needed to ensure complete identification of all VSDs in complex CHD cases.