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Objective To develope a new method producing ventricular septal defect (VSD) model by transcatheter puncture and evaluate its feasibility and practicability. Methods Ten dogs underwent transcatheter ventricular septal puncture with Brockenbrough puncture needle via right jungular vein under fluoroscopy, and then dilated the defect with 6-8mm balloon catheter. Left ventricular (LV) angiography was performed with pigtail catheter by transaortic access after puncture. Right after the procedure and 1-4 months later, the dogs were sacrificed and the defects were inspected. Results VSDs were successfully made in 8 dogs, which were demonstrated by LV angiography with one defect at membranous part. The defects in other dogs were shown near membranous septum or muscular septum not far away from the membranous part. The distance from aortic valves to the rims of defect was 4-16mm, from tricuspid valves 4-10mm. Ⅲ?AVB was found in 1 dog which died 1 week later, with ruptured membranous part at autopsy. CRBBB was found in another dog. Conclusion Establishment of VSD animal by transcatheter puncture is feasible, practicable and of high successful rate and less complication.