Minimally invasive occlusion without extracorporeal circulation for perimembranous ventricular septal defect

Sun Yong, Liao Chongxian, Shu Tao, Yang Qian, Qiang Haifeng, Qiu Feng, Chen Jianghua, Su Maolong (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xiamen Heart Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, 361004, China) [Abstract] Objective: To treat perimembranous ventricular septal defect using non-extracorporeal circulation with minimally invasive occlusion to avoid the damage of extracorporeal circulation. METHODS: In March and May 2006, two patients with perimembranous ventricular septal defect, aged 13 and 21 years old, respectively, were treated with a small incision in the lower median sternum, a purse was made in the bare area of the right ventricular outflow tract, and under the guidance of TEE, a delivery sheath tube with a dilating sheath was passed along the guiding wire into the left ventricle through the VSD, and the blocker was embedded in the VSD for minimally invasive blocking. RESULTS: All 2 cases were successful. The average postoperative hospital stay was 5 days. Postoperative follow-up was 1-2 months with good results, no atrioventricular block occurred, no residual shunt on repeat ultrasound, and no aortic regurgitation. Conclusion: Minimally invasive occlusion is a simple, safe and effective method to treat perimembranous ventricular septal defect. Cardiovascular surgery department of Xiamen cardiovascular hospital, Sun Yong Keywords: ventricular septal defect; perimembranous; minimally invasive; surgical approach