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We report an unusual case of subepicardial aneurysm (SEA) of the left ventricle. An 82-year-old man had undergone patch closure of a ventricular septal rupture due to anterior acute myocardial infarction. A postoperative left ventriculogram showed the presence of contrast medium outside the left ventricle, and urgent surgery was performed. The lesion was diagnosed as SEA, and was repaired before rupture.
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Minami, H., Mukohara, N., Obo, H. et al. Subepicardial aneurysm following ventriculotomy closure of ventricular septal rupture due to ccute myocardial infarction. Jpn J Thorac Caridovasc Surg 52, 45–47 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-004-0062-7
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