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J Cardiothorac Surg
; 19(1): 220, 2024 Apr 16.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38627803
BACKGROUND: Splenic abscess is a serious complication associated with infective endocarditis. There is still contradicting evidence regarding the optimal treatment pathway including timing of valve intervention and the approach for managing splenic foci. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a hybrid staged approach in which we successfully performed a laparoscopic splenectomy following percutaneous abscess drainage and a delayed aortic valve replacement. CONCLUSIONS: A multidisciplinary teamwork is fundamental in providing optimal care for patients with distant complications associated with infective endocarditis. Our hybrid approach seems safe and feasible.
Embolism , Endocarditis, Bacterial , Endocarditis , Splenic Diseases , Humans , Splenic Diseases/surgery , Splenic Diseases/complications , Abscess/etiology , Abscess/surgery , Aortic Valve/surgery , Endocarditis/complications , Endocarditis/surgery , Endocarditis, Bacterial/complications , Endocarditis, Bacterial/surgery , Embolism/complications