Left ventricular postoperative false aneurysm following apical venting

Abstract

We report a case of false aneurysm of the left ventricle occurring subsequently to the placing of a vent sump line through the apex during an aortic valve procedure; the diagnosis was made twelve months later during a routine echocardiographic examination. The lesion was successfully repaired. This case recommend the use of other routes of venting in order to reduce the incidence of such complications. © 2006 Bizzarri et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.