Transthoracic device closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect via a small left intercostal incision in children

Transthoracic device closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect via a small left intercostal incision in children

BackgroundIn children with perimembranous ventricular septal defect, surgical repair requires sternotomy and leaves unsightly scars, which can trigger long-term physical and psychological distress. However, transcatheter device closure is limited by vascular diameter, radiographic exposure, and expe...

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Main Authors: Linfeng Xie, Guican Zhang, Jian He, Yanming Shen, Dongshan Liao, Liangwan Chen, Fan Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
congenital heart diseases
ventricular septal defect
transthoracic device closure
small incision
children
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1221136/full

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