False aneurysm of the ascending aorta following cannulation.
The development of a false aneurysm of the ascending aorta following arteriotomy and cannulation of the aorta performed during closure of a ventricular septal defect is described. The evidence suggest that the sutures of the arteriotomy led to rupture of the aortic wall and secondarily late formation of a false aneurysm.
D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013537:Sutures