Mitral homograft for tricuspid valve endocarditis complicating a congenital fistula between the right coronary artery and right ventricle
Hvass, U.; Lansac, E.; Chatel, D.; Henri, I.
Journal of Heart Valve Disease 5(5): 564-566
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0966-8519 PMID: 8895001 Document Number: 458125
The authors report a case of tricuspid endocarditis complicating a congenital coronary artery fistula to the right ventricle in an eight-year-old female. The patient underwent valve replacement using a cryopreserved mitral homograft. Six months later, clinical and echocardiographic status are excellent. Using a mitral homograft for tricuspid endocarditis is a recognized approach in adults, whereas in pediatric cases it is exceptional. Homografts could prove to be a valid procedure in children when repair is not feasible, although one could expect a more rapid deterioration.