Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta complicating cardiac surgery: role of echocardiography in the diagnosis.

Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta is a rare postoperative complication which, once identified, needs urgent attention. This report describes 5 consecutive patients with this complication who presented 2-15 months following open heart surgery. The role of cross-sectional echocardiography in diagnosis of this condition is highlighted.