Surgical Treatment of Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm Which Occurred After A Long Period from Cardiac Surgery: Case Report

Left ventricular pseudo-aneurysms are rare clinical conditions that can have serious consequences if left untreated.Pseudo-aneurysms differ from true aneurysms, in that they do not contain endocardium or myocardial tissue, but only pericardium and fibrous elements.Pseudo-aneurysms often develop secondary to myocardial infarction, but can also be seen after cardiac surgery, infective endocarditis, and trauma.In this study, a case of an asymptomatic left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm that was noticed incidentally after a long period of cardiac surgery and showed rapid growth within a year was presented.Due to limited experience in left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm surgery, we wanted to share the successful surgical treatment, echocardiography, and radiological images of the case.