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Ventricular septal rupture is a rare, potentially lethal complication of myocardial infarction that requires surgical repair.
This case report highlights the management of intraoperative ventricular septal rupture using patch repair and postoperative ECMO.
Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of myocardial infarction that requires surgical repair. Herein, we describe a case of intraoperative VSR requiring patch repair and postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. This case highlights the risk factors, patient presentation, and management recommendations for this potentially lethal pathology.
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