Percutaneous device closure guided by intracardiac echocardiography is preferred for iatrogenic VSD post-SAVR but may rarely cause complications.
Percutaneous device closure with intracardiac echocardiography is an effective treatment for post-SAVR VSD, though rare complications can occur.
Rare postoperative VSD after SAVR is a potential cause of prolonged recovery and heart failure symptoms. The preferred treatment alternative is percutaneous device closure. Use of intracardiac echocardiographic guidance generally increases safety but may rarely cause complications.
Schroder et al. (2026) studied this question. Percutaneous device closure guided by intracardiac echocardiography is preferred for iatrogenic VSD post-SAVR but may rarely cause complications.