Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2000 Feb;33(2):139-145.

Complicatons and Residual Defects After Correction of Noncomplicated Ventricular Septal Defect

• Jun TG
• Hwang GH
• Lee HS
• Huh JH
• Park KH
• Park PW
• Chae H

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to review the clinical course after the correction of noncomplicated ventricular septal defect and to analyze the morbidity and risk factors of postoperative complications and evaluate residual defect during the follow-up period. MATERIAL AND METHOD: From September 1994 to June 1998 24 patients(median age 10 months) underwent surgery under the diagnosis of ventricular septal defect. We made a retrospective review of the clinical records including the operation notes critical care unit records echocardiography results and the follow-up records. RESULT: There was no early mortality nd late mortality. There was no postoperative complete conduction block. Respiratory complication was the most common complication. The body weight age type of ventricular septal defect associated anomalies and operative procedure were not related to the incidence of complications. residual ventricular septal defects aortic valve regurgitation and tricuspid valve regurgitation were insignificant in postoperative hemodynamics,
CONCLUSIONS
Correction of the noncomplicated ventricular septal defect was done without mortality and complete heart block. Aggressive preoperative medical treatment and early surgical treatment may decrease postoperative complications. Postoperative residual shunt and tricuspid regurgitation were not problematic during the follow-up.

Keyword

Heart septal defect, ventricular; Postoperative complication

MeSH Terms

Aortic Valve
Body Weight
Critical Care
Diagnosis
Echocardiography
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Block
Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular*
Hemodynamics
Incidence
Mortality
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency