[Endoventricular patch-plasty for reconstruction of ventricular geometry and pump function in myocardial aneurysm]

This report deals with the first experience with endoventricular patch plasty in patients suffering from left ventricular aneurysm. The early postoperative results in 18 patients operated upon during January and May 1995 are encouraging. All patients survived the procedure. In contrast to patients operated on according to a linear resection technique the postoperative outcome and the early results are much better with this technique. We recommend the endoventricular patch plasty on a beating heart.