Long-Term Results After Surgical Repair of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture by Infarct Exclusion Technique

The repair of postinfarction VSD by the infarct exclusion is feasible and safe. This technique seems to offer sufficient favorable early and long-term results compared with other techniques. Early indication, preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump support may improve the surgical results. Preoperative cardiogenic shock carries a poor prognosis for this patient group.