Repair of Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defects in Adults: A Single Center Experience

Limited data are available on long-term outcome after repair of partial atrioventricular septal defects (pAVSD) in adults. We sought to review our experience. Between 1/1/1957 and 12/31/2016, 179 adult patients [median age (IQR) 34 (18, 72) years] underwent primary repair of pAVSD. The most common associated defects were secundum atrial septal defect (n=38) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) (n=7). Left atrioventricular valve (LAVV) zone of apposition (ZOA) was complete in 47 patients and LAVV regurgitation ( ≥moderate) was present in 73 patients.

Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 24, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sri Harsha Patlolla, Joseph A. Dearani, Heidi M. Connolly, Carole A. Warnes, Brian D. Lahr, Hartzell V. Schaff, Nishant Saran Tags: CONGENITAL – Original Submission Source Type: research