Which of the following is/are true of the surgical treatment of VSDs?
A. A right ventricular approach is employed for the repair of most perimembranous VSDs.
B. Intracardiac repair is advisable for patients with intractable symptoms and for asymptomatic infants with evidence of increasing pulmonary vascular resistance.
C. Complete heart block is a common complication.
D. Hospital mortality after repair of VSD in infants approaches 20%.
Answer:B
Which of the following is/are true of the surgical treatment of VSDs?
A. A right ventricular approach is employed for the repair of most perimembranous VSDs. B. Intracardiac repair is advisable for patients with intractable symptoms and for asymptomatic infants with evidence of increasing pulmonary vascular resistance. C. Complete heart block is a common complication. D. Hospital mortality after repair of VSD in infants approaches 20%.