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Journal of cardiac surgery
19 (2004), S. 0
ISSN:
1540-8191
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Right ventricular rupture following mediastinitis is an unusual but potentially life-threatening complication of cardiac surgery, related to the “open” debridement technique. There are few reports of complex surgical management including repair of the tear and wound closure with omentoplasty or muscle flap with ECC. We report the case of a patient with a right ventricular rupture complicating mediastinitis, which was successfully treated by direct closure of the chest wall without repairing the ventricle tearing and without ECC. We believe that it can be a quick and effective solution at first attempt, and may be a successful and definitive treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0886-0440.2004.05007.x
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