Removal of an infected ventricular septal defect patch after tetralogy repair.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An infected Dacron ventricular septal defect (VSD) patch was removed 15 years after repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Cardiopulmonary bypass was not utilized, and no significant hemorrhage was encountered. The patient recovered uneventfully and continues to do well 7 years after surgery without infection or residual VSD.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Device Removal
- Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
- Polyethylene Terephthalates
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Tetralogy of Fallot