Professional
Technical
IVT
ventricular septal defect patch closure
Surgical repair of a hole in the ventricular septum using synthetic or autologous patch material.
Full Definition
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) patch closure is a surgical procedure to repair abnormal communications between the left and right ventricles. The operation involves placing a patch, typically made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Dacron, or autologous pericardium, over the defect using interrupted or continuous sutures. The approach may be transatrial, transpulmonary, or through a right ventriculotomy, depending on the VSD location and type.
Usage
Usage note: Specify patch material and surgical approach when documenting; distinguish from primary closure.
In Context
- "A PTFE patch was used for ventricular septal defect patch closure via transatrial approach." — Operative report
- "The large VSD required patch closure rather than primary suture repair." — Surgical decision note
Also known as
VSD patch repair
VSD closure
Contrasted with
VSD primary closure
Don't confuse with
primary VSD closure
VSD device closure