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Primary percutaneous closure of a traumatic ventricular septal defect after stab wound to the chest: a case report.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Traumatic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are life-threatening complications of blunt or stab chest trauma. The standard of care is surgical closure or secondary percutaneous closure due to high surgical risk because of recent sternotomy.Case summary
We present a 22-year-old male with an ice pick-related VSD. It was successfully closed by primary percutaneous approach. After 6 months, the echo Doppler shows no residual shunt, normal pulmonary artery pressure, and normal biventricular function.Discussion
To our knowledge, this is one of the first primary percutaneous closures for knife-related VSD. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent heart failure and long-term complications. Less necrotic tissue surrounding the VSD compared with post-infarction (PI) VSD allows for early and secure treatment. Percutaneous closure is a feasible and effective choice even in patients who had no prior sternotomy or who reject surgery as a primary treatment strategy.
SUBMITTER: Solorzano Vazquez MA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10369206 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Primary percutaneous closure of a traumatic ventricular septal defect after stab wound to the chest: a case report.
European heart journal. Case reports 20230712 7
<h4>Background</h4>Traumatic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are life-threatening complications of blunt or stab chest trauma. The standard of care is surgical closure or secondary percutaneous closure due to high surgical risk because of recent sternotomy.<h4>Case summary</h4>We present a 22-year-old male with an ice pick-related VSD. It was successfully closed by primary percutaneous approach. After 6 months, the echo Doppler shows no residual shunt, normal pulmonary artery pressure, and nor ...[more]