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Ruptured Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva: A Case Report
M R Chowdhury1, O S Khan, R Hoque
1Dr Mohammad Rashal Chowdhury, MS (Cardivascular and Thoracic Surgery) Student, Residency Program, Phase-B, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abstract:
We have presented a case of ruptured aneurysm of sinus of valsalva, in a female of 24 years old, with the symptoms and signs of right heart failure. Diagnosis made by echocardiography. For further evaluation, cardiac catheterization was done. After improvement of her general condition, she was undergone operation. Per-operative findings were bicuspid aortic valve having no calcification. A fistulous tract having windsock appearance found in between fused RCC & NCC extending into the RV cavity, which was opened inferior to the tricuspid valve. Fistulous tract was excised and the opening in the root of the aorta was closed with PTFE patch by 5/0 polypropylene and RV side was closed by direct suture. Patient was symptomless after operation. Patient discharged on eighth postoperative day in stable condition.
