Spontaneous splenic rupture following mitral valve replacement for infective endocarditis successfully managed with splenic artery embolisation
We report a rare case of infective endocarditis complicated by postoperative splenic rupture. A patient underwent urgent mitral valve replacement for infective endocarditis believed to be associated with a recent spinal surgical intervention. The patient developed haemodynamic compromise on the third day postoperatively. Computed tomography showed a splenic rupture as the cause. The patient underwent emergency radiological intervention with coil embolization avoiding the need for a splenectomy and was discharged home.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Shafi,
Michelle Lee,
Damian Balmforth,
Kulvinder Lall Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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