Successful Repair of Recurrent Ventricular Septal Perforation after Myocardial Infarction using Double Patch Technique via Right Ventriculotomy: A Case Report

Abstract

Background Post-myocardial infarction (MI) ventricular septal perforation (VSP) is a rare but life-threatening complication. Surgical repair is challenging and carries significant risks, particularly in the context of recurrent VSPs. This case study presents a patient with recurrent VSP after initial surgical repair following myocardial infarction. Case Presentation A 65-year-old male with recurrent VSP was referred to our hospital. He had undergone emergency VSP closure surgery 2 months earlier, utilizing the bovine double patch technique via left ventriculostomy. The initial VSP was located in the apical part of the interventricular septum, while the recurrent VSP appeared in the upper middle portion of the interventricular septum (Fig. 1). As the previous patch remained intact, the second surgery employed the bovine double patch technique via right ventriculostomy. The patient's condition remained stable without the development of heart failure symptoms. Conclusion Repairing recurrent VSPs remains a challenge, necessitating the mastery of appropriate approaches to achieve optimal outcomes. Further research and guidelines are required to refine management strategies for recurrent VSPs.