We report an unusual case of ventricular septal defect following triple valve replacement. The defect was detected at follow-up 3 months after surgery. The site of the defect was subaortic and restrictive in nature. As it did not lead to hemodynamic deterioration, the patient was treated conservatively and she has remained asymptomatic.
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