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Use of Omental Flap for Treating Cardiocutaneous Fistula After Ventricular Aneurysm Repair.

Authors :
Ali M
Pham AN
Martinez JM
Pham SM
Source :
The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 2020 Aug; Vol. 110 (2), pp. e127-e128. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jan 24.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Infection of an endoventricular patch used for left ventricular aneurysm repair with formation of cardiocutaneous fistula is a rare but potentially serious complication. We report an adult patient who developed a cardiocutaneous fistula 1 year after repair of a third left ventricular aneurysm. The patient was successfully treated with a redo operation using a bovine pericardial patch with omental flap coverage. He is alive and well 10 years later.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1552-6259
Volume :
110
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31987820
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.11.061