title: [A rare complication of mediastinitis: rupture of the right ventricle].
abstract: Two cases of right ventricular free wall rupture secondary to mediastinitis after cardiac surgery are reported. This complication is unusual and characterized by the singular mechanism of rupture (traction involving right ventricular free wall and chest adhesion) which occurs during episodes of coughing. Treatment by omentoplasty en sureda favorable outcome in both cases.
authors: Clinique Chirurgicale Cardio-vasculaire et Thoracique, CHU Pontchaillou Rennes.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Valla
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Staerman
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Sevray
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Langanay
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Corbineau
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Felix
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Menestret
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Rioux
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Leguerrier
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Logeais
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D012086:Reoperation; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous
vernacular_title: Une complication rare des médiastinites: la déchirure du ventricule droit.