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[A case of subannular aneurysm of the left ventricle]
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This case study details a 7-year-old child with a left ventricular aneurysm, aortic incompetence, and other heart defects. Surgical repair was successful, with satisfactory results after one year.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Sub-annular left ventricular aneurysms are rare, particularly in children.
- Congenital versus acquired etiology remains a point of discussion for these lesions.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old child presented with streptococcal septicaemia, revealing associated aortic incompetence, ventricular septal defect, and coarctation of the aorta.
- The sub-annular left ventricular aneurysm was identified during the diagnostic workup.
Findings:
- A staged surgical approach was employed, including aortic valve repair, aneurysm excision, and ventricular septal defect closure in the first stage.
- Coarctation of the aorta was resected in a subsequent stage.
- The patient demonstrated satisfactory clinical outcomes one year post-intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough cardiac evaluation in pediatric patients with complex congenital heart disease and infections.
- Successful surgical management of complex left ventricular aneurysms in children is achievable.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of these aneurysms may inform future treatment strategies.
Abstract:
The authors present a case of sub-annular aneurysm of the left ventricle in a child of 7. It was associated with aortic incompetence, a ventricular septal defect, and coarctation of the aorta which were discovered during investigation of streptococcal septicaemia. As a first stage procedure, the aortic valve was repaired, the aneurysm was excised, and the ventricular septal defect closed. At a later stage, the coarctation was resected. The question of whether this lesion was congenital or acquired is discussed. After one year, the result remains satisfactory.