Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta complicating cardiac surgery: role of echocardiography in the diagnosis.
Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta is a rare postoperative complication which, once identified, needs urgent attention. This report describes 5 consecutive patients with this complication who presented 2-15 months following open heart surgery. The role of cross-sectional echocardiography in diagnosis of this condition is highlighted.
Mohan
J C
JC
Department of Cardiology, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Reddy
K N
KN
Khanna
S K
SK
Khalilullah
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications