The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 43, 363-367, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Ventricular septal defect associated with aortic regurgitation
K Hisatomi, K Kosuga, T Isomura, H Akagawa, K Ohishi and M Koga
The effectiveness of aortic valvuloplasty and the indications for aortic
valve replacement were examined in 76 patients with ventricular septal
defect associated with aortic regurgitation. Results of this study indicate
aortic regurgitation is associated with rapid deterioration and that aortic
valvuloplasty should be performed as soon as aortic regurgitation is
detected. The data also suggest that aortoplasty is indicated if aortic
valvuloplasty alone is inadequate for coaptation of the aortic cusps with
thickening.