Yuan Hu1, Xiaohui Yang2, Jie Dong3, Peng Huang2, Jinwen Luo2, Guangxian Yang2, James D. St. Louis4, Xicheng Deng2,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 687-695, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.024333
Abstract Background: Interventricular septal hematoma is a rare complication after congenital cardiac repair. The management varies according to the literature. We present our experience with this rare complication. Methods: Echocardiography database were reviewed with the term ‘‘hematoma’’ or “hypoechoic mass” for patients who underwent congenital heart surgery from January 2018 to December 2021 at our institution to identify potential interventricular septal hematoma cases. Relevant data of the patients identified were collected. Focus was put on the presentation, management, outcomes according to patent medical charts and serial echocardiographic report data. Results: In total, there were 5 patients included. The mean age and… More >
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