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Mitral autograft for partial tricuspid valve replacement: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Surgical management of tricuspid valve infective endocarditis is controversial. We report a case of infective endocarditis of the mitral and tricuspid valves which was treated by partial replacement of the tricuspid valve with a mitral autograft and replacement of the mitral valve with a mechanical prosthesis. Indication for surgical treatment was persistent tricuspid valve vegetations >20 mm after recurrent pulmonary emboli. After an 18-month postoperative follow-up, the patient was in good clinical condition with no residual tricuspid regurgitation. Mitral autograft replacement of the tricuspid valve expands the possibilities for tricuspid valve repair in the context of infective endocarditis.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf057

Authors: Yassin El Mourabit, Mohammed Tribak, Abderahmane El Bakkali, Lahcen Mermade, Said Moughil

Institutions: Mohammed V University, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000