Abstract
Rupture of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum (CLVD), a rare anatomical anomaly, is a catastrophic event, with potential fatal consequences. Repair techniques documented in the literature include primary closure and single patch closure. We describe a case of a 57-year-old woman with symptomatic anterolateral CLVD. Our approach involves a linear incision through the epicardial surface of the diverticulum with exclusion of the cavity, and restoration of normal ventricular geometry via a two-patch technique.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1621-1623 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of cardiac surgery |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2020 |
Keywords
- cardiovascular pathology
- clinical review
- congenital heart disease
- surgical history