Transcatheter closure of traumatic ventricular septal defect: an alternative to surgery

The incidence of ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs in up to 4.5% of penetrating cardiac trauma. We report a patient with persistent VSD who underwent surgical repair with significant left-to-right shunt and signs of heart failure. We performed a successful transcatheter closure of the VSD with an Amplatzer septal occluder (AGA Medical Corporation; Golden Valley, MN).     

Combined catheter ventricular septal defect closure and multivessel coronary stenting to treat postmyocardial infarction ventricular septal defect and triple-vessel coronary artery disease: a case report.

Ventricular septal defect following acute myocardial infarction is a rare but life-threatening complication. Early surgical closure improves survival but carries a considerable risk. Percutaneous transcatheter closure is an alternative but experience to date is limited. We report a case of successful transcatheter closure of postmyocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) in a 55-year-old male with the Amplatzer muscular VSD occluder device and complete percutaneous revascularization with successful multivessel coronary stenting for three-vessel disease as a staged procedure. The technique and its potential use as an alternative to surgical approach for treatment of acute myocardial infarction and its complication (VSD) are discussed.     

Percutaneous closure of postoperative and post-traumatic ventricular septal defects

Although uncommon, significant postoperative residual leaks may occur after repair of any type of ventricular septal defect (VSD). Post-traumatic VSDs are even rarer, but can be occasionally seen after penetrating or blunt chest trauma. When these defects are associated with significant left-to-right shunting (Qp/Qs > 1.5) with persistent left ventricular volume overload, intervention is generally recommended. Surgical treatment requires cardiopulmonary bypass with its attendant morbidity, increased hospital stay and possible long-term neurological impairment. With the evolving experience of transcatheter closure of postinfarction and native perimembranous and muscular VSDs, this less invasive method became an attractive alternative to manage these postoperative and post-traumatic defects. In this paper, we report on 3 patients with such residual leaks after repair of a perimembranous defect, which was closed using a perimembranous Amplatzer VSD occluded after a failed attempt using a NitOcclud coil. One patient had a mid-muscular post-traumatic defect after a penetrating chest wound, and another patient had a residual leak after a patch repair of a large post-traumatic muscular defect with outlet extension after a blunt chest trauma. Both defects were closed using muscular Amplatzer VSD occluders. All procedures were uncomplicated, and there were no technical difficulties with device implantation. All 3 patients' defects were completely closed at follow up. Percutaneous closure of traumatic and residual postoperative VSDs appears to be safe and effective. A larger number of patients and longer follow-up period are needed before the widespread use of this technique can be recommended.     

Transcatheter membranous ventricular septal defect closure through a mechanical aortic prosthesis using the Amplatzer membranous ventricular septal defect occluder

An iatrogenic ventricular septal defect (VSD) after aortic valve replacement is rare, but represents a significant complication. Repeat surgery to repair such a defect carries a high surgical risk. The transcatheter approach (either transvascular or transapical) could be considered as an alternative to open chest surgery. We describe the successful transcatheter closure of an iatrogenic VSD with an Amplatzer Membranous VSD Occluder in a patient with previous combined mitral and aortic mechanical valve replacements. The device was implanted through a CarboMedics mechanical valve in the aortic position. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

室间隔缺损封堵治疗前后胸部X线表现

目的 观察膜周部室间隔缺损（VSD）封堵术前后的胸部X线表现,总结封堵器在常规胸片上的影像特点。方法 分析资料完整的Amplatzer VSD双面伞封堵VSD患者33例术前及术后4～7 d内的胸部后前位及左侧位X线胸片。结果 大部分VSD患者封堵术后后前位胸片上封堵器位于第8～9椎体正中线的左侧,在形态上呈现1个点、2个点,偶可见1个点1个圈。侧位上封堵器均位于膈肌-脊柱交汇点与胸骨角连线的左前方,多呈2个点,部分呈“H”形。封堵术后短期内即出现肺部X线表现有不同程度的改善。结论 正确安置的VSD封堵器在胸片上具有一定的显影特征,常规胸片可以用来判断VSD介入治疗的疗效以及封堵器的位置和形态。     

Complicated transcatheter closure of postinfarction ventricular acute septal defect

The ventricular septal rupture is an uncommon complication of myocardial infarction (MI) with a reported incidence of 0.2% in the thrombolytic era. The outcome remains extremely poor, and surgical defect closure still remains the only therapeutic option improving survival. There are single reports based on a small series of case reports about transcatheter closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defects (VSD) and experience is limited. We present a case of a 71-year-old man with a posteroinferior MI complicated by a ventricular septal rupture with 24 mm width. Due to the severity of the case, surgical approach was denied; we attempted transcatheter closure of the defect in a lifesaving situation. The VSD was partially closed with a 26 mm Amplatzer? septal occluder (AGA Medical Corp., Plymouth, Minnesota) without adequate expansion of the right disc, due the complexity of the tract. The patient died one day after the procedure.     

Transcatheter closure of a traumatic ventricular septal defect using an amplatzer™ atrial septal occluder device

A relatively rare occurrence, the incidence of ventricular septal defect (VSD) complicating penetrating cardiac trauma has been reported at 4.5%. Closing such defects may be challenging especially in an unstable patient where cardiopulmonary bypass may exponentially increase the surgical risk. In such patients, catheter‐based device closure is a reliable and effective alternative. We describe case of a 30 year old man who presented with a stab wound to his anterior mediastinum. His injuries involved laceration to right and left ventricles and a VSD. His lacerations were repaired on a beating heart and the VSD was not addressed due to patient hemodynamic instability. The VSD was semi‐electively closed using a 24 mm Amplatzer? device as the patient demonstrated significant left to right shunt. Post‐device closure, the patient developed hemolysis attributed to an intra‐ device residual leak. The hemolysis resolved without any complications by conservative medical management. At latest follow‐up the patient is in NYHA functional class I–II . © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Ventricular septal defect following blunt trauma: spontaneous closure of residual defect after surgical repair

As a result of blunt chest trauma a patient developed a large ventricular septal defect (VSD). After surgical closure of the defect a grade 2/6 systolic murmur persisted. One year later findings were the same and left ventriculogram revealed a small residual VSD. Two years after the operation the systolic murmur had disappeared. We postulate that gradual endothelialization and possibly small thrombi (formed around and over the Dacron patch graft) caused the defect to close. This case serves to illustrate some of the Dacron patch graft) caused the defect to close. This case serves to illustrate some of the complexities in the diagnosis and management of an acquired VSD. To our knowledge this is the first reported spontaneous closure of a VSD occurring after incomplete surgical repair.     

室间隔缺损介入封堵326例经验总结及随访分析

目的 总结经皮导管室间隔缺损介入封堵术的临床经验,并对326例患者的中期随访结果进行回顾性分析.方法 326例室间隔缺损患者均经临床和经胸超声心动图（TTE）确诊,排除干下型室间隔缺损,采取经皮导管室间隔缺损介入封堵术,术后即刻左心室造影和经胸超声心动图检查观察疗效,术后1d、1个月、3个月、6个月、1年、2年、3年、4年、5年行经胸超声心动图、X线胸片和超声心动图检查随访观察.结果 经皮导管室间隔缺损介入封堵成功率为98.3％（320/326）,失败原因为室间隔缺损过大或过小、位置特殊、合并主动脉瓣脱垂及反流、损伤三尖瓣或主动脉瓣、房室传导阻滞等.术后并发症：1例术后1d封堵器移位,急诊心脏外科手术处理;2例8 kg患儿术后股动脉血栓形成,尿激酶溶栓后治愈;12例新出现三尖瓣轻度反流或原有三尖瓣反流增多;1例损伤主动脉瓣致中度反流,急诊外科手术处理;56例出现非阵发性交界性心动过速,经激素、人体白蛋白、营养心肌等治疗后恢复窦性心律;17例不完全性束支传导阻滞;5例完全性左束支传导阻滞.1例术后10个月出现二度Ⅱ型房室传导阻滞,治疗后恢复至二度Ⅰ型房室传导阻滞.1例术后8d出现脑出血,开颅发现脑血管畸形,外科处理后治愈.术后患者左心室舒张末内径、心胸比例较术前改善.结论 经皮导管室间隔缺损介入封堵术具有创伤小、并发症少、无需体外循环、成功率高等特点,值得推广,但应规范选择患者和长期随访.     

Percutaneous closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects with Amplatzer occluders--a single centre experience

BACKGROUND: Perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart defect. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of VSD is one of the greatest challenges in interventional cardiology. AIM: Presentation of our experience in transcatheter closure of perimembranous VSD. METHODS: Eighteen patients were treated. Nine patients (group I) had VSD closed with implant Amplatzer Perimembranous VSD Occluder (PMVSDO) whereas the other nine had VSD closed with Muscular VSD Occluder (MVSDO). In the second group the presence of at least 4 mm rim from aortic valve was mandatory to undergo the procedure. Average patients age was 17.1 (3.2-40) years, defect diameter--4.7 (4-8) mm and Qp/Qs ratio--1.84 (1.5-4.6). Perimembranous interventricular septum aneurysm was noted in 5 cases. Only patients who had hemodynamically important defect (Qp/Qs ratio >1.5) were selected for interventional VSD closure. Patients with subarterial VSDs, pulmonary hypertension or/and aortic regurgitation were excluded. Ventricular septal defect closure was performed with standard techniques. RESULTS: Procedures were completed successfully in 16 of 18 patients. There was no early or late implant embolisation. After the procedure in every case complete closure or important reduction of the shunt was observed. In the group I there was a trend towards more frequent occurrence of rhythm disturbances (p=0,08), including two cases with severe arrhythmias occurring during VSD closure requiring abandoning of procedure. In other 2 cases (patients age 12 and 14 years) in the second week after PMVSDO placement complete atrio-ventricular block occurred. In one patient sinus rhythm was restored after steroid treatment whereas another patient required pacemaker implantation. In group II mild nonprogressive tricuspid regurgitation was noted in 3 patients. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous perimembranous VSD closure is an interesting alternative to surgical treatment. In selected cases closure of the defect with muscular VSD implant is effective and safe.     

Percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defect with an Amplatzer device

We present a series of 4 patients in whom a ventricular septal defect (VSD) was closed with an Amplatzer muscular VSD device during cardiac catheterization. In one patient with type I truncus arteriosus and subarterial VSD, closure of a wide apical defect was done to allow further surgical correction while avoiding left ventricular ventriculotomy. The second patient had congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with complete A-V block and a pacemaker implanted from birth. Our intention was unload the systemic anatomical right ventricle. The third patient had had 3 heart surgeries to correct a double outlet right ventricle. She had a residual ventricular septal defect which was large enough to cause heart failure. The last patient had an isolated muscular ventricular septal defect. Percutaneous closure was successful in all patients, and there were no complications. Percutaneous closure of the defect may be used as a primary procedure, before surgery, or as a complementary procedure after surgery.     

Transcatheter closure of a ventricular septal defect following myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

Post-operative ventricular septal defect (VSD) following septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a rare complication which may warrant closure. Repeat early sternotomy for surgical closure of the VSD seems undesirable and transcatheter VSD closure may be a valid alternative. We report the case of successful closure of a 10-mm VSD following surgical therapy for HOCM using an Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder.     

室间隔缺损介入封堵治疗发生心律失常的临床研究

目的探讨室间隔缺损(VSD)经导管介入治疗发生心律失常的机制及防治对策。方法对79例VSD患者进行介入封堵治疗。膜周部VSD单纯型50例,膨出瘤型28例,肌部VSD1例。选用Rashkind双伞闭合器2例,Sideris钮扣闭合装置16例,Amplatzer PDA封堵器45例,Amplatzer偏心型膜周部封堵器11例,Am-platzer肌部VSD封堵器1例。结果79例患者75例封堵成功(94.9%)。术后新出现心律失常31例(41.3%),其中不完全性右束支传导阻滞17例(22.7%),完全性右束支传导阻滞3例(4%),完全性左束支传导阻滞6例(8%),室性早搏3例(4%),间歇性室上性心动过速2例(2.7%)。1例患者术前心电图示完全性右束支传导阻滞,术后第4天心电图表现为Ⅲ度房室传导阻滞,临床伴发阿—斯综合征。经紧急开胸心脏挤压,气管插管,安置心外膜临时起搏器,复苏成功,出院时患者心电图恢复至术前状态。其余25例束支传导阻滞,其中5例应用强的松30mg/日,一周后仅有2例存在不完全性右束支传导阻滞,1例存在不完全性左束支传导阻滞。3例室性早搏,2例为一过性,1例经抗心律失常药物治疗,出院时室性早搏仍有591次/24小时。结论经导管封堵VSD,出现心律失常达41.3%,但严重心律失常发生率低,是安全、有效可靠的治疗方法。     

Late complete heart block in an adult patient undergoing percutaneous ventricular septal defect closure

With advances in transcatheter treatment options, percutaneous device closure of ventricular septal defects has become a safe and practical alternative to surgical repair. While outcomes have been excellent, late complete heart bock has been documented during follow up of pediatric patients. We report a case of late complete heart block complicating percutaneous device closure of a ventricular septal defect in a 37-year-old female requiring permanent pacemaker insertion. The patient underwent transcatheter closure of an atrial and ventricular septal defect in the context of treated pulmonary hypertension and significant intracardiac shunting. Seven months after the procedure, the patient was admitted with presyncope, with electrocardiographic monitoring confirming complete heart block. While previously only reported in the pediatric literature, awareness of the possibility of complete heart block should be considered during the late follow up of adult patients.     

Transcatheter closure of a complex postmyocardial infarction ventricular septal defect after surgical patch dehiscence

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) complicating acute myocardial infarction is a rare but serious event carrying a high mortality. Residual shunting after emergency surgical repair is common, adversely affects prognosis and can necessitate reoperation. We describe the successful transcatheter VSD closure with the Amplatzer occluder in a 75-year old man after earlier emergency surgical repair of a VSD complicating an acute myocardial infarction. The technique and positioning of the device in a tortuous infero-apical VSD are described.     

Transcatheter closure of a mid-muscular ventricular septal defect with an amplatzer VSD occluder device

A 5 year old girl with a haemodynamically significant mid-muscular ventricular septal defect (VSD) had successful transcatheter closure using the Amplatzer VSD occluder. This device passes through a small diameter sheath and can be easily retrieved or repositioned. These properties may make it a suitable device for closure of large mid-muscular defects in small children.     

小儿先天性心脏病介入治疗302例回顾分析

目的总结先天性心脏病患者介入治疗疗效、并发症情况及预防措施。方法回顾性分析302例行介入治疗的先天性心脏病患儿的临床资料,着重分析治疗疗效及总结并发症的处理经验。本组共302例患儿,男125例,女177例,年龄3个月～14岁,中位年龄4.4岁,体质量(12.8±6.7)kg。其中动脉导管未闭(patent ductus arteriosus,PDA)组183例、房间隔缺损(atrial septal defect,ASD)组69例、室间隔缺损(ventricular septal defect,VSD)组50例,分别行PDA、ASD、VSD堵闭术,术后半年内每个月随访心电图及超声心动图检查1次,半年后每6～12个月复查心电图及超声心动图检查1次。结果 PDA组、ASD组、VSD组的成功封堵率分别为99.4%(182/183),100%(69/69),98%(49/50)。各组术后并发症发生率(术后72h内)分别为2.2%(4/183),4.3%(3/69),10%(5/50)。PDA组183例患儿3例存在残余分流,1例出现溶血;ASD组69例患儿2例存在少量残余分流,1例出现暂时性Ⅱ度房室传导阻滞;VSD组50例患儿1例存在残余分流,1例出现Ⅲ度房室传导阻滞,3例出现完全性右束支传导阻滞。在6个月～3年的随访中,PDA组仅1例有微量残余分流,2例心脏扩大;ASD组无残余分流,Ⅱ度房室传导阻滞转为Ⅰ度房室传导阻滞;VSD组1例有少量残余分流,1例持续存在完全性左束支传导阻滞。结论 PDA及ASD封堵技术成熟,手术效果好,并发症发生率低。VSD封堵术后早期心律失常(术后5d左右)发生率较高,术后持续监测患者心电图的变化非常重要。     

经导管封堵器置入术后迟发感染性心内膜炎临床特点分析

目的分析经导管封堵器置入术后迟发(术后≥6个月)感染性心内膜炎(IE)的临床特点。方法报道北京协和医院收治的1例封堵器置入术后8年发生IE的病例,并分析国内外数据库中经导管封堵器置入术后迟发IE的病例特点。结果北京协和医院1例23岁女性,房间隔缺损封堵术后8年出现发热,脑栓塞,超声心动图示封堵器左心房面赘生物,给予抗感染及手术移除封堵器。文献报道经导管封堵器置入术后迟发IE 16例(男10例/女6例),其中房间隔缺损封堵术后9例,卵圆孔未闭封堵术后3例,二尖瓣人工瓣瓣周漏封堵术后2例,动脉导管未闭封堵术后1例,室间隔缺损封堵术后1例。发生IE时间为封堵术后7个月~16年,发热和栓塞是最常见的临床表现。发生IE前有6例感染,3例行牙科治疗。血培养最常见细菌是金黄色葡萄球菌。14例行手术治疗,术中所见与术前超声心动图检查基本吻合,8例存在封堵器内皮化不全。结论经导管封堵器置入术后患者长期有IE的风险,特别是出现感染情况时,发生IE后多数需手术治疗。封堵器内皮化不全可能与封堵术后迟发IE相关。     

Late tissue erosion after transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect

We present the case of a 27‐year‐old male presenting with sudden‐onset retrosternal chest pain, dyspnea, and cardiac tamponade due to erosion of an Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder (ASO) through the left atrial wall 4 years after placement. Emergent surgical management of the hemopericardium, followed by surgical removal of the device, repair of the left atrial wall perforation, and patch closure of the atrial septal defect (ASD) were performed successfully. Tissue erosion leading to hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade should be suspected in subjects with a history of transcatheter ASD closure who present with acute chest pain or dyspnea and signs of hemodynamic instability © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

应用Amplatzer偏心性封堵器介入治疗膜部室间隔缺损

目的　应用Amplatzer偏心性封堵器治疗膜部室间隔缺损 (perimembraneventicularseptaldefect,PMVSD)并对近期疗效进行观察。方法　 6例PMVSD患者均经胸超声心动图确诊 ,术中经左心室造影明确缺损直径为 3～ 9mm ,平均 5 5mm ;经左心系统、室间隔缺损处、右心系统建立导丝轨迹 ,沿导丝经传送鞘管送直径 6～ 12mm(平均 8mm)的Amplatzer封堵器至缺损处行封堵 ;术后 2 4h、1月、3月分别行经胸超声及X线检查观察临床疗效。结果　全组技术成功率 10 0 % ,术中未发生任何重要并发症。全部患者封堵后无一例存在残余分流 ,术后即刻完全封堵率 10 0 % ;术后 2 4h、1月及 3月经胸超声心动图检查无残余分流 ,X线检查全部显示肺血减少 ,心胸比例不同程度缩小。 1例患者术后出现完全性左束支传导阻滞 ,1月随访时消失。结论　经导管置入Amplatzer偏心性膜部室间隔缺损封堵器治疗PMVSD是一种成功率高、近期疗效可靠的介入方法 ,其远期疗效需进一步观察。