Iatrogenic Ventricular Septal Defect: A Rare Complication Of Surgical Reconstruction Of Mitral Paravalvular Dehiscence

Highlights • Iatrogenic septal defects may remain undetectable after cardiac valve surgeries. • Small defects may increase in size and lead to severe hemodynamic deterioration. • Understanding the mechanism of development of iatrogenic defects is essential.

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Published in:	International journal of surgery case reports
Main Authors:	Rashed, Aref, Gombocz, Karoly, Fulop, Janos, Alotti, Nasri
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	Surgery iatrogenic ventricle septal defect case report paravalvular leak cardiac fibrotic skeleton
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Summary:	Highlights • Iatrogenic septal defects may remain undetectable after cardiac valve surgeries. • Small defects may increase in size and lead to severe hemodynamic deterioration. • Understanding the mechanism of development of iatrogenic defects is essential.
ISSN:	2210-2612 2210-2612
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.08.021