False aneurysm of ascending aortic cannulation site after cardiac surgery. Case report and literature review
False ascending aortic aneurysm, as a complication in cardiac surgery, has an incidence of less than 0.5%, but a mortality that ranges from 6.7% to 60%. Aortic manipulation and infection are the main predisposing factors. Its clinical presentation is non-specific and may be found incidentally on sub...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cardiocentro Ernesto Che Guevara
2019-07-01
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| Series: | CorSalud |
| Online Access: | http://www.revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/494 |