Off-pump plication of left ventricular aneurysm.

Praeger, Peter I; Praeger, Jonathan A; Lee, Leonard Y · Ann Thorac Surg · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

With a small left ventricular aneurysm, the surgeon finds it difficult to decide whether to repair the aneurysm or leave it alone; there are risks and benefits to consider. Our choice is plication rather than resection. The procedure may be performed on-pump or off-pump, and the results are easy to demonstrate with the help of transesophageal echocardiogram.

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