The Triple-Layer Patch Technique for Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 112(5): e377-e380, 2021 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1474341
ABSTRACT
Postinfarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) represents a well-known mechanical complication of myocardial infarction, determining cardiogenic shock with high mortality rates. Surgical correction requires significant expertise to avoid cardiac rupture, uncontrollable bleeding, residual shunts, heart failure, and death. In the last year, we observed a substantial increase of VSR at our hospital, related to the delayed presentation of people with acute chest pain to the emergency departments during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. We discuss our innovative triple-layer patch technique in a recent consecutive series of 8 patients. This technique proved effective in all patients, with no residual shunt or cardiac rupture.
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Main subject:
Prostheses and Implants
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Ventricular Septal Rupture
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COVID-19
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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