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This case study details a successful surgical repair for severe aortic valve endocarditis complicated by ventricular septal rupture. The patient achieved a recurrence-free outcome 4 years post-operation, highlighting effective reconstructive techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Cardiac Reconstruction

Background:

  • Severe cardiac decompensation in an elderly patient.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography revealed extensive aortic valve vegetations and severe regurgitation.

Observation:

  • Heterogeneous cavities adjacent to the aortic annulus and ventricular septal rupture into the right-ventricular outflow tract were noted.
  • The patient presented with severe pulmonary edema.

Findings:

  • Extensive debridement of the aortic root and infected ventricular septum was performed.
  • Aortic root and ventricular septum reconstruction utilized autologous and bovine pericardial patches.
  • A bioprosthetic stented valve was implanted.

Implications:

  • Successful surgical management of complex infective endocarditis with ventricular septal rupture.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of pericardial patch reconstruction and bioprosthetic valve replacement.
  • Long-term recurrence-free survival achieved with this surgical approach.