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Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2003;11:157-159
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CASE STUDY

Myocardial Laser Coagulation for Free Wall Rupture Following Acute Infarction

Tetsuo Mizutani, MD, Hitoshi Suzuki, MD, Jin Tanaka, MD

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mie General Medical Center, Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan

For reprint information contact: Tetsuo Mizutani, MD Tel: 81 593 45 2321 Fax: 81 593 47 3500 email: ttjr-f{at}cty-net.ne.jp Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mie General Medical Center, 5450-132 Hinaga, Yokkaichi, Mie 510-8561, Japan.

A 73-year-old woman was diagnosed with ventricular free wall rupture following acute myocardial infarction. The lesion was repaired with laser coagulation, fibrinogen–thrombin glue application, and patch reinforcement. Five years after surgery, the patient was in New York Heart Association class I.






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