Congenital left ventricular diverticulum repair in an adult with dual patch technique

J Card Surg. 2020 Jul;35(7):1621-1623. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14752. Epub 2020 Jul 6.

Abstract

Rupture of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum (CLVD), a rare anatomical anomaly, is a catastrophic event, with potential fatal consequences. Repair techniques documented in the literature include primary closure and single patch closure. We describe a case of a 57-year-old woman with symptomatic anterolateral CLVD. Our approach involves a linear incision through the epicardial surface of the diverticulum with exclusion of the cavity, and restoration of normal ventricular geometry via a two-patch technique.

Keywords: cardiovascular pathology; clinical review; congenital heart disease; surgical history.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Diverticulum / congenital
  • Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / congenital
  • Heart Diseases / surgery*
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Closure Techniques*