Repair of a fistula between the aorta and right ventricular outflow tract secondary to infective endocarditis of a unicuspid aortic valve and previously repaired ventricular septal defect.
J Cardiothorac Surg
; 19(1): 236, 2024 Apr 16.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Infective endocarditis of the aortic valve can result in a wide range of destructive pathology beyond the valve leaflets and annulus which require careful surgical planning to provide appropriate debridement and reconstruction. Failure to do so can result in a failure of surgical treatment, recurrent infection and cardiac failure with concomitant high morbidity and mortality. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 45-year-old male with previous patch repair of a ventricular septal defect, who was diagnosed with sub-acute bacterial endocarditis of the native aortic valve and developed a new fistula from the aorta to the right ventricular outflow tract which. This was managed surgically.CONCLUSION:
This unique case highlights another spectrum of infective endocarditis with a unique approach to repair and management.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Endocardite
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Endocardite Bacteriana
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Comunicação Interventricular
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Doenças das Valvas Cardíacas
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiothorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido