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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(5): 322-323
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014152
Case Report

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Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm after Closed Transapical Mitral Commissurotomy

C. Vehi, C. A. Mestres, A. Igual, M. Murtra
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Centro Quirúrgico San Jorge, Barcelona, Spain
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1984

Publication Date:
08 May 2008 (online)

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Summary

The case of a female patient presenting with a pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle 16 years after a closed mitral commissurotomy is presented. This is a very rare complication after a closed transapical dilatation of the mitral valve. Some considerations on its origin are put forward.

Key words

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm - Transapical mitral commissurotomy