Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Aorto-Right Ventricular Fistula: A Rare Complication of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Successfully Closed by Bovine Pericardial Patch

[Display omitted] •AoRV fistula is a rare complication of prosthetic aortic valve replacement.•A high index of suspicion is required for detection.•Postprocedural follow-up with echocardiography is key to early diagnosis.•Repair is eventually required if cardiac decompensation ensues.

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Published in:CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2017-12, Vol.1 (6), p.233-236
Main Authors: Janjua, Jamal, Witcik, Michael A., Riaz, Aiman, Ailiani, Raju G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic valve replacement
Aorto–right ventricular fistula
Echocardiography
Fistula
Post-Operative Problem
Shunt
Sinus of Valsalva
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Summary:[Display omitted] •AoRV fistula is a rare complication of prosthetic aortic valve replacement.•A high index of suspicion is required for detection.•Postprocedural follow-up with echocardiography is key to early diagnosis.•Repair is eventually required if cardiac decompensation ensues.
ISSN:2468-6441
2468-6441
DOI:10.1016/j.case.2017.06.008