Pseudo-aneurysm formation complicating the Rastelli procedure.
We report a patient presenting with a pseudo-aneurysm arising from the extra-cardiac conduit and dehisced intra-cardiac patch following the Rastelli procedure. Since the aneurysm was adherent to the sternum, re-operation was facilitated by establishing extra-thoracic cardio-pulmonary bypass and hypothermia before opening the chest.
D000293:Adolescent; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications