Maes D, Chapoutot L, Maillier B, Metz D, Chabert J P, Nazeyrollas P, Torossian F, Baehrel B, Elaerts J
Service de cardiologie, hôpital Robert-Debré, Reims.
Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1995 Feb;88(2):271-3.
The authors report the case of postero-lateral myocardial infarction complicated by free wall rupture at the 48th hour. The diagnosis was suspected clinically and transoesophageal echocardiography showed the appearance of pericardial effusion in a patient difficult to examine by conventional echocardiography. Transoesophageal echocardiography was performed and well tolerated. The transgastric view showed a thrombus adjacent to a thinned and lacerated postero-lateral wall. The clinical outcome was favourable after surgical repair.
