Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 58(3): 177-179
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1185818
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Repair of Huge Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm after Sutureless Repair

T. Shijo1 , K. Toda1 , K. Taniguchi1
  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Japan Labor Health and Welfare Organization Osaka Rosai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Publication History

received January 13, 2009

Publication Date:
07 April 2010 (online)

Abstract

A 72-year-old man underwent sutureless repair of an oozing-type left ventricular free wall rupture. Echocardiography 8 months after sutureless repair revealed a huge left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and severe mitral regurgitation (MR). Therefore, left ventricular reconstruction and restrictive mitral annuloplasty were performed. The patient's clinical condition was improved and no residual MR has been detected for 12 months. We conclude that left ventricular reconstruction and restrictive mitral annuloplasty could be useful for left ventricular pseudoaneurysm with MR.

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Dr. Takayuki Shijo

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Japan Labor Health and Welfare Organization Osaka Rosai Hospital

1179–3 Nagasone-cho, Kita-ku

591-8025 Osaka

Japan

Phone: + 81 7 22 52 35 61

Fax: + 81 7 22 55 33 49

Email: shijo0903@hotmail.co.jp