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Relapse of aortopulmonary window 41 years after patch closure

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, we describe a rare case of a 45-year-old man with a recurrence of aortopulmonary window (APW) 41 years after the initial patch closure for an APW at the age of 4. He presented with persistent cough and exertional dyspnoea. Imagings revealed a recurrence of APW, ascending aorta saccular aneurysm, and severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. Re-patch closure, ascending aortic replacement, and mitral and tricuspid annuloplasties were performed, followed by an uneventful postoperative course. The relapse of APW in the remote postoperative period is extremely rare.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz322

Authors: Yuichiro Fukumoto, Soh Hosoba, Sho Takagi, Yoshihiro Goto

Institution: Toyohashi Heart Center

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2990146262