Delayed presentation of a post-traumatic left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in a child.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.10.011.
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Abstract
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms can occur after myocardial infarction or trauma, but are extremely rare in pediatric patients. We present a case of post-traumatic left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, in whom the causative event was some time before the acute clinical deterioration. The 9-year-old boy had repeated presentations for chest pain and lethargy for some months prior to admission. The report describes an effective primary suture repair.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, False
- Thoracic Injuries
- Vascular Surgical Procedures
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating