[False aneurysm complicating ligation of patent ductus arteriosus operated on successfully].

Abstract

Postoperative aneurysm of ductus arteriosus is a rare complication but may be lethal without treatment. It is less frequent than spontaneous aneurysm of ductus arteriosus. We report the case of 5 years-old girl who underwent a ligation of patent ductus arteriosus complicated, 6 months later, with a false aneurysm of ductus arteriosus and endocarditis of the ductus and the aortic valve. The diagnosis of the aneurysm was suspected on the anteroposterior chest X-ray which showed a left superior mediastinal opacity and confirmed by echocardiography. Through bilateral thoracotomy, an anevrismorraphy and aortic repair was carried out without problem. The postoperative course was unremarkable.

• Authors: S Chraibi, M Beghetti, M el Hattaoui, S Fadouach, A Kalangos, B A Mehadji, B Faidutti, B Friedli, A Tahiri, N Chraibi
• Journal: Annales de cardiologie et d'angeiologie (Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris)) Vol. 52 Issue 3 Pg. 188-90 (Jun 2003) ISSN: 0003-3928 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Faux anévrisme après ligature d'un canal artériel opéré avec succès.
• PMID: 12938573 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aneurysm, False (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Child, Preschool
• Ductus Arteriosus
• Ductus Arteriosus, Patent (surgery)
• Echocardiography
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Ligation
• Postoperative Complications
• Radiography, Thoracic
• Time Factors