Subannular left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following mitral valve replacement

Abstract

Delayed development of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare late complication of mitral valve prosthesis and requires early surgical intervention. Here we describe the occurrence of such a complication diagnosed 6-months after the valve surgery in a 60-year-old lady. The anatomic delineation of subannular left ventricular pseudoaneurysm using multiple imaging modalities including CT angiography is also being discussed. © 2008 Namboodiri et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.