Raghuram, A R2003-05-172009-05-272003-05-172009-05-272003-05-17Raghuram AR. Sutureless patch repair of post-myocardial infarction left ventricular rupture. Indian Heart Journal. 2003 May-Jun; 55(3): 265-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/4969Ventricular rupture following myocardial infarction is a serious clinical problem with a high mortality. A 60-year-old man with left ventricular rupture and cardiac tamponade following myocardial infarction was managed successfully by emergency surgery. An onlay patch of Teflon held in place by an adhesive without any sutures was used to repair the ruptured myocardium.engCardiac Pacing, ArtificialCardiac Surgical ProceduresCardiac Tamponade --diagnosisCoronary AngiographyCoronary Artery Disease --diagnosisEchocardiographyHeart Rupture, Post-Infarction --diagnosisHeart Ventricles --injuriesHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial Infarction --diagnosisSuture TechniquesSutureless patch repair of post-myocardial infarction left ventricular rupture.Case Reports