Surgical management of traumatic tricuspid regurgitation: a case report
2024

Surgical Management of Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Case Report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Buttiglione Gianpiero, Höfer Daniel, Hangler Herbert, Bonaros Nikolaos

Primary Institution: Medical University Innsbruck

Conclusion

The surgical repair of traumatic tricuspid regurgitation can be successful, but careful evaluation and timely intervention are crucial.

Supporting Evidence

  • Traumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation is a rare condition that can lead to severe symptoms if not diagnosed early.
  • The patient initially remained asymptomatic after the trauma but developed severe symptoms five years later.
  • Surgical repair was complicated by an impingement of the right coronary artery, which was successfully treated.

Takeaway

This study talks about a man who had a heart problem after a motorcycle accident, and doctors fixed it with surgery, helping him feel better.

Methodology

The patient underwent surgical tricuspid valve repair using an endoscopic approach after being diagnosed with severe tricuspid regurgitation.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

A 30-year-old male patient.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/ehjcr/ytae676

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