Ventricular Scoop in Atrioventricular Septal Defect: Relevance to Simplified Single-Patch Method

The antero-superiorly extended and skewed scoop could lead to asymmetric configuration of the valvar leaflets and outflow tract obstruction if the simplified technique is applied. Therefore, not only scoop depth but also the antero-superior extension should be recognized when repairing this lesion.