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Ann Thorac Surg 1996;61:657-659
© 1996 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Original Article: Cardiovascular

Should Atrial Septal Defects in Adults Be Closed?

Michael A. Gatzoulis, MD, Andrew N. Redington, FRCP, Jane Somerville, FRCP, Darryl F. Shore, FRCS

Royal Brompton Hospital, National Heart & Lung Institute, London, United Kingdom

Accepted for publication October 12, 1995.

Background. By assessing current surgical outcome and symptomatic relief, this study attempts to answer whether atrial septal defects in adults should be closed.

Methods. Thirty-nine adult patients aged 35.2 ± 13.6 years underwent operation for an atrial septal defect between June 1988 and June 1994. Indications for closure were symptoms (33 patients) or a significant left-to-right atrial shunt (6 patients). Data were obtained from hospital records, and the latest status of the patients was determined by a written questionnaire.

Results. There were no deaths. Pulmonary embolism in 1 patient was the only complication observed. The QRS duration on the surface electrocardiogram decreased immediately (p < 0.001), and the cardiothoracic ratio on chest radiographs was significantly lower 3 to 6 months after operation (p < 0.001), both findings reflecting improved hemodynamics. No residual shunts were seen on follow-up (mean follow-up, 3.3 ± 2.2 years). Twenty-seven (81.8%) of the 33 symptomatic patients improved clinically in terms of exercise performance, atrial arrhythmias, or both. Three (50%) of the 6 previously asymptomatic patients reported improved functional capacity postoperatively.

Conclusions. Today, operation for atrial septal defects in adults can be performed with no mortality and low morbidity and results in symptomatic improvement in the majority of patients. Clinical improvement was seen even in patients who considered themselves asymptomatic preoperatively. We advocate closure of atrial septal defects in adult patients with symptoms or significant atrial shunts.




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