Postinfarction left ventricular free wall rupture repaired successfully.

Left ventricular free wall rupture is a well-recognized complication of myocardial infarction and a frequent cause of death. A 49-year-old man was successfully treated for a left ventricular free wall rupture that occurred on the third day after an anterior myocardial infarction. Concomitant myocardial revascularization was performed.

Successful repair of ascending aortic aneurysm due to Takayasu's arteritis.

A 2-year-old girl with Takayasu's arteritis and an ascending aortic aneurysm underwent successful graft replacement. Although aneurysms of the great vessels are rarely encountered, this disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysms in children.