Surgical Repair of a Congenital Right Ventricular Aneurysm： A Rapidly Enlarging Aneurysm in an Infant

Abstract

Congenital ventricular aneurysm is a very rare heart anomaly，especially when it occurs in the right ventricle. It is associated with a poor prognosis and a risk of sudden death. We report a case of congenital right ventricular aneurysm that was successfully repaired by surgery. In this case，echocardiography at birth revealed an aneurysmal change at the right ventricular apex. Rapid enlargement of this aneurysm was detected during careful follow-up，and surgical repair was performed at six months of age. The postoperative course was uneventful，and the patient was free from symptoms at 10 months after surgery.