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Surgical treatment of post-infarction left ventricular free wall rupture: Three cases review

  • Sungkyunkwan University

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Abstract

Left ventricular free wall rupture (LFWR) is rare, but is one of the most serious complications of myocardial infarction and is associated with high mortality. Several operative techniques have been attempted, but early diagnosis and prompt surgical management are crucial for a positive patient outcome. We report three cases of LFWR successfully treated with surgical methods.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-361
Number of pages5
JournalKorean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Heart rupture
  • Heart ventricles
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Surgical procedures

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