Management of long-standing cardiocutaneous fistulas after resection of left ventricular aneurysms. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1980 May;79(5):789-92
Date
05/01/1980Pubmed ID
6966020Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0018893536 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 14 CitationsAbstract
Cardiocutaneous fistulas arising from pledgets used in the closure of resected left ventricular aneurysms are rare but have serious implications. The case histories of four patients, each managed in a somewhat different manner, are presented. From this experience we recommend an aggressive approach to remove the infected pledgets once scar formation is complete and before erosion of the pledgets into the left ventricular cavity can occur.
Author List
Stanford W, Reuben CF, Flemma RJ, Mullen DC, Lepley D Jr, Olinger GNMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultBlood Vessel Prosthesis
Catheterization
Coronary Artery Bypass
Fistula
Heart Aneurysm
Heart Diseases
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Skin Diseases
Surgical Wound Infection
