False aneurysm of the left ventricle. Surgical treatment

V. Yakierevitch, Bernardo Vidne, R. Melamed, M. J. Levy

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Abstract

The clinical and pathological features in three cases of false aneurysm of the left ventricle are reported. In two instances the condition developed after myocardial infarction, and in the third case a mycotic pseudoaneurysm developed after purulent pericarditis. All three patients were in intractable heart failure before urgent operation. The correct diagnosis was established preoperatively by angiography. In all three cases the aneurysms were successfully resected and the left ventricle reconstructed. An aggressive surgical approach is warranted in the management of this lesion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)556-558
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume76
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1978

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