Endoventriculoplasty of the Left Ventricle for Congenital Diverticulum

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2017 Mar;8(2):227-230. doi: 10.1177/2150135115625204. Epub 2016 Jul 8.

Abstract

Congenital left ventricular diverticulum is an extremely rare heart defect. Here, we report a case of successful endoventriculoplasty using a Dacron patch in an infant who was followed up for one year.

Keywords: congenital left ventricular diverticulum; endoventriculoplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Diverticulum / congenital
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed