Infected Teflon felt strip-paracardiac abscess after Dor's procedure

Foreign material used for reconstructing or suturing the cardiac chambers carries the risk of infection. When such a scenario is encountered, it is better to be aggressive in removing the infected source surgically, as conservative management will most often result in recurrence. Herein, we present an unusual case of infected prosthetic material after cardiac surgery that was managed surgically. This case reminds us of the surgical principle of eradicating the source of infection, which should be given priority.