Technique for repair of left ventricular free wall rupture.
A case of postinfarction left ventricular free wall rupture is reported. The technique used to repair the rupture is described, along with a modification of the technique.
Levett
J M
JM
Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.
Southgate
T J
TJ
Jose
A B
AB
Dateshidze
C
C
Gonzalez-Lavin
L
L
D000368:Aged; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000601:surgery*; D006342:Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013536:Suture Techniques
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene