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Case Reports
. 2010 Feb;89(2):643-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.095.

Plicated patch repair for acquired Gerbode defect involving the tricuspid valve

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Plicated patch repair for acquired Gerbode defect involving the tricuspid valve

Peter Matt et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Gerbode's defect, a left ventricular-to-right atrial communication, with involvement of the tricuspid valve acquired after bacterial endocarditis can be challenging to repair. We report a modified technique for a shunt closure and reconstruction of the tricuspid valve using a plicated bovine pericardial patch. Combining such a repair with a left ventricular patch resulted in a complete defect closure and competent tricuspid valve without regurgitation.

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