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Repair of Postinfarction VSD

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Repair of post-infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) remains a challenging procedure with a high risk of VSD recurrence. In order to reduce this risk, a double patch and glue technique was introduced in the department in 1986. This surgical technique is hereunder presented. Since 1971, ninety-three patients have been operated on early (≪15 days) after the occurrence of a post-infarction VSD. This retrospective study allows to compare the results of this double patch and glue technique to those obtained with the conventional one, in terms of hospital death and VSD recurrence. The double patch and glue technique avoids recurrence of VSD and plays a part in reducing hospital mortality.

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This video presents repair of post-infarction ventricular septal defect using a double patch and glue technique introduced in 1986. It describes a retrospective study of 93 patients operated on early after post-infarction VSD, comparing the double patch and glue technique with the conventional technique for hospital death and VSD recurrence.

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  • Presents surgical repair of post-infarction ventricular septal defect
  • Describes the double patch and glue technique
  • Covers the retrospective comparison with the conventional technique
  • Notes hospital death and VSD recurrence as outcomes studied

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This video presents “Repair of Postinfarction VSD” — Repair of post-infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) remains a challenging procedure with a high risk of VSD recurrence. In order to reduce this risk, a double patch and glue technique was introduced in the department in 1986. This. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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