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Surgery for tricuspid valve endocarditis: a selective approach.

A Renzulli1, M De Feo, A Carozza

  • 1Institute of Cardiac Surgery, Second University of Naples, V. Monaldi Hospital, Italy.

Heart and Vessels
|April 25, 2000
PubMed
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Surgical treatment of infective tricuspid endocarditis shows good outcomes. Complete infection removal and risk factor control are key for successful tricuspid valve repair and replacement, with no recurrent infections observed.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis can affect the tricuspid valve, requiring surgical intervention.
  • This study reviews an 18-year surgical experience with infective tricuspid endocarditis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the early and long-term results of surgical treatment for infective tricuspid endocarditis.
  • To assess the efficacy of tricuspid valve repair versus replacement in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 21 cases of infective tricuspid endocarditis treated surgically between 1981 and 1999.
  • Surgical approaches included tricuspid valve repair (n=9), posterior leaflet vegetectomy (n=2), and tricuspid valve replacement (n=10).

Main Results:

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  • Overall, 21 cases of tricuspid endocarditis were identified (8.8% of all infective endocarditis cases).
  • One early mortality occurred due to septic shock.
  • Late mortality included 3 cardiac deaths and 2 cancer deaths. No recurrent infections were noted.
  • Post-repair echocardiography showed absent to moderate tricuspid regurgitation in most patients.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment of infective tricuspid endocarditis can yield good early and long-term results.
  • Complete excision of infected tissue and control of risk factors are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Both tricuspid valve repair and replacement demonstrated effectiveness in preventing recurrent infections.