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[Pseudomonas cepacia endocarditis successfully treated by surgery].

Y Saitoh, A Masuda, M Fukunaka

    Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
    |February 1, 1989
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    A pediatric patient with complex congenital heart defects, including coarctation of the aorta, underwent successful surgical repair. Despite developing infective endocarditis, a second surgery resolved the infection and repaired the heart defects, leading to a healthy outcome.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Complex congenital heart disease in pediatric patients often requires multi-stage surgical interventions.
    • Coarctation of the aorta, ventricular septal defect, and mitral regurgitation present significant surgical challenges.
    • Post-operative infective endocarditis is a serious complication in pediatric cardiac surgery.

    Observation:

    • A 3-year-old female with coarctation of the aorta, ventricular septal defect, and mitral regurgitation underwent initial surgical repair at 7 months.
    • Infective endocarditis caused by Pseudomonas cepacia developed 3 months post-surgery, with vegetations noted on the ventricular septum and mitral valve.
    • Echocardiography confirmed the presence of vegetations, necessitating further intervention.

    Findings:

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    • Successful management of infective endocarditis with antibiotics followed by a second open-heart surgery.
    • The second surgery involved removal of a pledget, reclosure of the ventricular septal defect, and mitral valve replacement.
    • The patient achieved a favorable outcome, remaining healthy with no recurrence of endocarditis 2 years post-surgery.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the successful management of complex pediatric cardiac defects complicated by infective endocarditis.
    • It underscores the importance of timely and aggressive surgical and medical interventions in managing post-operative complications.
    • The successful outcome demonstrates the feasibility of re-operative cardiac surgery in pediatric patients with severe infections and structural defects.