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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Reconstruction
  • Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Management

Background:

  • The case involves a patient with a history of chest irradiation, bicuspid aortic valve replacement, and constrictive pericarditis.
  • The patient presented with extensive prosthetic valve endocarditis and a paravalvular root abscess, necessitating complex surgical intervention.

Observation:

  • A secondary sternotomy revealed an injury to the ascending aorta, leading to life-threatening bleeding.
  • The surgical team managed the bleeding using cooling, circulatory arrest, and a Dacron graft for ascending aorta replacement.

Findings:

  • Reconstruction of the intervalvular fibrosa was achieved using a pericardial patch.
  • Aortic root replacement with a cryopreserved homograft and replacement of mitral and tricuspid valves with tissue prostheses were successfully performed.
  • A complete pericardiectomy was performed, and a permanent epicardial pacemaker was implanted due to diffuse bleeding.

Implications:

  • This case showcases advanced surgical techniques for managing prosthetic valve endocarditis in high-risk patients.
  • The successful reconstruction and valve replacement demonstrate the feasibility of complex cardiac procedures following chest irradiation.
  • Effective management of intraoperative complications, such as aortic injury and bleeding, is crucial for patient survival.