Congenital Left Ventricular Diverticulum Repair in an Adult with Dual
Patch Technique
Abstract
Rupture of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum (CLVD), a rare
anatomical anomaly, is a catastrophic event, with potential fatal
consequences. Repair techniques documented in the literature include
primary closure and single patch closure. We describe a case of a
57-year-old woman with symptomatic anterolateral CLVD. Our approach
involves a linear incision through the epicardial surface of the
diverticulum with exclusion of the cavity, and restoration of normal
ventricular geometry via a two patch technique.