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Title: Dealing with a septal hematoma after switch operation with ventricular septal defect closure. Author: Jacobs S, Rega F, Vlasselaers D, Gewillig M, Meyns B. Journal: Heart Surg Forum; 2010 Aug; 13(4):E263-4. PubMed ID: 20719733. Abstract: We report the case of a 7-day-old boy who underwent operation for transposition of the great arteries with a ventricular septal defect. An intraseptal hematoma occurred postoperatively. Because of the rarity of this complication, the optimal strategy for treating this problem is not known. We opted for a conservative approach. In the "Discussion," we elaborate on the existing literature.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]