The methodology and major findings of our study, including comparable survival outcomes between the patch-only and patch/SOD repair groups, and improved postoperative right ventricular function in the patch/SOD repair group. MI, Myocardial infarction; VSD, ventricular septal defect; TAPSE, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion; RV, right ventricle; LV, left ventricle; SOD, septal occluder device.