Two-stage replacement of tricuspid valve in active endocarditis. Issue 11 (November 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arneborn, P; Björk, V O; Rodriguez, L; Svanbom, M
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 39:Issue 11(1977)
• Page Start: 1276
• Page End: 1278
• Publication Date: 1977-11
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.39.11.1276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : One month after a 21-year-old female drug addict with tricuspid staphylococcal endocarditis seemed to have been cured by antibiotic therapy she relapsed. Further antibiotic treatment for one month failed to control the infection. Tricuspidectomy was when performed and the infection was eliminated. A valve prosthesis was inserted 3 months later. She recovered and is now fully restored to health. We recommend this two-stage surgical technique in similar cases.