Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Feb 2010
Transcatheter closure of postsurgical residual ventricular septal defects: early and mid-term results.
The incidence of residual ventricular septal defects (VSDs) after surgery is 5-25%. Redo surgery is associated with higher risks. ⋯ Transcatheter closure of postsurgical residual VSD is safe and efficacious management option and obviates the need for further surgery and by-pass.