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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e127-e128 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine