Cutaneous-Pericardial Fistula: Rare Complication of Transapical Aortic Valve Replacement—Case Report and Literature Review

<div>Thoracic computer tomography in (a) sagittal plane showing Edwards SAPIEN 3 prosthesis in aortic position and parafistulous soft tissue infiltration, (b) sagittal plane demonstrating para-apical collection and Teflon pledgets, and (c) sagittal plane presenting the “hourglass”-shape fistulous canal.</div>

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Figure 2: Cutaneous-Pericardial Fistula: Rare Complication of Transapical Aortic Valve Replacement—Case Report and Literature Review 