Cardiocutaneous fistula secondary to left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm rupture.

Cardiocutaneous fistula (CF) is a potentially serious and catastrophic complication. Infection the suture line after left ventricular aneurysm repair, presenting with the CF. We present an unusual case of CF due to staphylococcus infection 6 months after repair of a myocardial rupture secondary to dehiscence repair.

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