Janssen JHP, Leiner T, Cheriex EC. Bilobar apical pseudoaneurysm after left ventricular venting in a Marfan's patient.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 2008;
10:154-5. [PMID:
18723847 DOI:
10.1093/ejechocard/jen225]
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Abstract
A Marfan patient presented with a bilobar apical pseudoaneurysm after repeated surgery. These abnormalities were demonstrated by three-dimensional-echo, Doppler, and CT-reconstruction. The pseudoaneurysm was related to an apical venting procedure. In this case, a conservative approach was chosen, although in general, pseudoaneurysms form an indication for operative correction, because of the risk of rupture and acute tamponade.
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