Supaporn Roymanee1,*, Nantawan Su-angka1,2, Worakan Promphan2,3,*, Kanjarut Wongwaitaweewong1, Jirayut Jarutach1, Rujira Buntharikpornpun1, Pimpak Prachasilchai2,3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 169-181, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.021238
- 15 March 2023
Abstract Background: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart disease. Transcatheter VSD closure is an effective treatment for patients with muscular and perimembranous VSD. However, there is a limit data for outlet VSD, especially impact to the aortic valve leaflet after transcatheter closure. This study aims to assess the outcomes of transcatheter closure of the outlet-type ventricular septal defect (OVSD) after 1 postoperative year. Methods: A retrospective study was performed including 50 patients who underwent transcatheter (n = 25) and surgical (n = 25) OVSD closure during the exact time frame at two medical centres. Results: The median age… More >
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