J Transcat Intervent.2021;29:eA20210026.
Percutaneous transcatheter device closure of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum in a 5-year-old child
Rafael Lince-Varela
, Luis Horacio Diaz
, Rafael Correa
, Manuela Lince
DOI: 10.31160/JOTCI202129A20210026
ABSTRACT
Ventricular diverticulum is a rare congenital malformation. Although most patients are asymptomatic, it can present with rupture and sudden death, for which surgical repair is indicated. The authors report the case of a 5-year-old boy with a prenatal diagnosis of an isolated left ventricular diverticulum. It was decided for surgical closure; however, a persisting leakage at the patch repair site was observed, for which a transcatheter percutaneous closure approach was used, achieving complete occlusion of the defect. Transcatheter closure of suitable ventricular diverticula is a safe and effective option.
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