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Rupture of aortic pseudoaneursym arising from a transverse aortotomy line 12 years following mechanical aortic valve replacement.

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Journal of Cardiac Surgery (impact factor: 0.87). 09/2010; 25(5):563-5. DOI:10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01068.x pp.563-5
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT Pseudoaneurysm formation at the site of aortotomy is a rare complication following aortic valve replacement; it appears to be more common in those whose valve is replaced for endocarditis or in those who develop an early postoperative endocarditis or sepsis. We discuss the case of a 77-year-old male, who presented 12 years following mechanical aortic valve replacement, with rupture of an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm arising from a transverse aortotomy line. 

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Keywords

77-year-old male
 
aortic valve replacement
 
aortotomy
 
ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm
 
mechanical aortic valve replacement
 
Pseudoaneurysm formation
 
rupture
 
sepsis
 
transverse aortotomy line
 

Sean D Galvin