Although most intracardiac defects are congenital, a small fraction may be acquired during life.The Gerbode defect is an abnormal anatomical connection between the left Skin Cleanser ventricle and the right atrium.We describe herein a patient who initially underwent repair of Supplemental Feeding tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Years after TOF repair, he developed severe dyspnea.Extensive evaluation revealed that he had developed a Gerbode defect.Very few cases of acquired Gerbode defect have been previously reported.
Management options are predominantly surgical interventions.