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Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following atrioventricular groove rupture after mitral valve replacement

Miha Antonic1, Anze Djordjevic1, Tamara Mohorko1

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|February 6, 2019
PubMed

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This case report details a rare complication following mitral valve replacement: atrioventricular groove rupture leading to left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Prompt reoperation successfully repaired the defect and reimplanted the valve.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare cardiac complication, typically associated with myocardial infarction.
  • Cases linked to cardiac valve surgery are uncommon, presenting unique diagnostic and management challenges.

Observation:

  • A female patient developed an atrioventricular groove rupture immediately after elective mitral valve replacement.
  • Three months post-surgery, a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed, necessitating reoperation.

Findings:

  • During reoperation, a loosened stitch on the ventricular side of the pericardial patch used for mitral valve replacement was identified as the cause.
  • The pseudoaneurysm was successfully repaired by reinforcing the annulus with additional stitches, followed by valve reimplantation.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for severe complications, including atrioventricular groove rupture and subsequent left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, after mitral valve surgery.
  • It underscores the importance of meticulous surgical technique and vigilant post-operative monitoring for early detection and management of such rare events.
Keywords:
False aneurysmheart ruptureheart valve prosthesis implantationmitral valve

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