title: Repair of the calcified ventricular aneurysm.
abstract: A technique is described for repairing calcified ventricular aneurysms using internal repair rather than excision. This technique avoids distortion of the ventricular cavity and gives a good functional result. External buttresses, which can be a source of infection, are unnecessary for this repair.
authors: Texas Heart Institute, Houston 77225.
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Cooley
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates