Congenital left ventricular diverticulum repair in an adult with dual patch technique. Issue 7 (6th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mejia, Javier; Spindel, Stephen M.; Pawale, Amit; Itagaki, Shinobu; Boateng, Percy
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 35:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 1621
• Page End: 1623
• Publication Date: 2020-07-06
• Subjects: cardiovascular pathology -- clinical review -- congenital heart disease -- surgical history; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14752
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: Rupture of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum (CLVD), a rare anatomical anomaly, is a catastrophic event, with potential fatal consequences. Repair techniques documented in the literature include primary closure and single patch closure. We describe a case of a 57‐year‐old woman with symptomatic anterolateral CLVD. Our approach involves a linear incision through the epicardial surface of the diverticulum with exclusion of the cavity, and restoration of normal ventricular geometry via a two‐patch technique.