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Ventricular Endoaneurysmorrhaphy: A Simplified Repair for Extensive Postinfarction Aneurysm
Author(s) -
COOLEY DENTON A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1989.tb00282.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ventricular function , cardiology , left ventricular aneurysm , aneurysm , ventricular aneurysm , surgery , myocardial infarction
A bstract We recently repaired six large ventricular aneurysms using a technique that emphasizes restoring function rather than excising diseased tissue, or endoaneurysmorrhaphy. An elliptical woven Dacron patch is tailored to fit the defect in the left ventricular wall, making the length and width conform to the normal left ventricular volume. In each of our cases, use of this technique allowed prompt recovery and restoration of ventricular function.