Implantation of a mitral allograft into the tricuspid valve position in active infective endocarditis

We present a clinical case detailing the successful implantation of a fresh mitral allograft into the tricuspid position in a 37-year-old male patient diagnosed with active infective endocarditis of the tricuspid valve and a high risk of prosthetic endocarditis. The mitral allograft was anatomically implanted with annuloplasty using an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene band. Subsequently, the patient was discharged in satisfactory condition. During the 9-month follow-up examination, no signs of infection were observed. Furthermore, the mitral allograft demonstrated excellent functionality, as evidenced by the absence of regurgitation and a mean pressure gradient measuring only 2  mmHg.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research