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Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after reimplantation procedure

Takahiro Inoue1, Kazuhiro Hashimoto2, Yoshimasa Sakamoto2

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, The Jikei University, 3-25-8 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan. yokosuka-inoten@jikei.ac.jp.

General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|June 12, 2014
PubMed

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Postoperative left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare but lethal complication. Careful aortic root handling is crucial to prevent this, especially in Marfan syndrome patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery Complications
  • Connective Tissue Disorders

Background:

  • Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) is a rare, life-threatening complication following cardiac surgery.
  • High rupture risk and mortality associated with LVPA repair necessitate preventative strategies.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old male with Marfan syndrome developed a postoperative left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
  • The pseudoaneurysm necessitated urgent surgical repair.

Findings:

  • Meticulous surgical technique during aortic root procedures is essential for preventing LVPA.
  • Patients with connective tissue disorders, such as Marfan syndrome, may be at increased risk.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical importance of careful aortic root management in preventing LVPA.
  • Emphasizes heightened vigilance for this complication in patients with underlying connective tissue abnormalities.
Keywords:
Aortic rootComplicationLeft ventriclePseudoaneurysm

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