Aneurysmal dilation of a pericardial patch prepared with glutharaldehyde and used for closure of a ventricular septal defect.
Pericardium patches are commonly used for the repair of congenital heart diseases. Aneurysmal dilation is a complication specific to the use of pericardial patches. Preparation of the pericardium with glutharaldehyde is considered to avoid this risk. In the present case report, we describe the development of a giant aneurysm of a heterologous patch used for closure of a ventricular septal defect in a child aged 14 days.
Butera
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Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Hospital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris, France. gianfra.but@mailcity.com
Aggoun
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Bonnet
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Bonhoeffer
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D005976:Glutaral; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000637:transplantation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*
D005976:Glutaral