Cardiocutaneous fistula secondary to left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm rupture

Cardiocutaneous fistula secondary to left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm rupture

Cardiocutaneous fistula (CF) is a potentially serious and catastrophic complication. Infection the suture line after left ventricular aneurysm repair, presenting with the CF. We present an unusual case of CF due to staphylococcus infection 6 months after repair of a myocardial rupture secondary to d...

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Main Authors: Feridoun Sabzi, Atefeh Asadmobini, Neda Raofi, Mohammad Javad Kademi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2021-06-01
Series:Folia Medica
Subjects:
Cardiac surgery
Cardiocutaneous fistula
heart an
Online Access:https://foliamedica.bg/article/55544/download/pdf/
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Summary:Cardiocutaneous fistula (CF) is a potentially serious and catastrophic complication. Infection the suture line after left ventricular aneurysm repair, presenting with the CF. We present an unusual case of CF due to staphylococcus infection 6 months after repair of a myocardial rupture secondary to dehiscence repair.
ISSN:1314-2143

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