Repair of the calcified ventricular aneurysm.
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.
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Texas Heart Institute, Houston 77225.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates