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  • Title: Management of embolic splenic abscess secondary to aortic valve endocarditis - case report and review of literature.
    Author: Nunez-Ordonez N, Luna JS, Mackenzie JC, Jiménez AF, González A, Pico AJ, Román CF, Rivera PAC, Hincapié CAV.
    Journal: J Cardiothorac Surg; 2024 Apr 16; 19(1):220. PubMed ID: 38627803.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Splenic abscess is a serious complication associated with infective endocarditis. There is still contradicting evidence regarding the optimal treatment pathway including timing of valve intervention and the approach for managing splenic foci. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a hybrid staged approach in which we successfully performed a laparoscopic splenectomy following percutaneous abscess drainage and a delayed aortic valve replacement. CONCLUSIONS: A multidisciplinary teamwork is fundamental in providing optimal care for patients with distant complications associated with infective endocarditis. Our hybrid approach seems safe and feasible.
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