Post-Traumatic Giant Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: a Multimedia Presentation

Braz J Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 1;35(1):109-112. doi: 10.21470/1678-9741-2019-0169.

Abstract

Traumatic left ventricular pseudoaneurysms are rare and surgical correction is the treatment of choice. In this article, it is reported a case of a myocardial stab injury with primary suture and development of a giant pseudoaneurysm, five years later, that underwent surgical repair.

Keywords: Aneurysm; False; Heart Ventricules; Myocardium; Stab; Sutures; Wounds.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False*
  • Heart Aneurysm*
  • Heart Ventricles
  • Humans
  • Multimedia
  • Wounds, Stab*