Unexpected extraction of a ventricular septal defect patch without an interventricular shunt.

Ishigami, N; Yokoyama, Y; Osawa, M; Horiba, K; Takinami, M; Harada, Y · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a mediastinocutaneous fistula, 13 years after the total correction of tetralogy of Fallot. During a fistula curettage operation, we unexpectedly extracted a ventricular septal defect patch. An interventricular shunt was not detected after the operation. The patient is well 3 years after the last operation.

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