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  • Title: Mitral homograft for tricuspid valve endocarditis complicating a congenital fistula between the right coronary artery and right ventricle.
    Author: Hvass U, Lansac E, Chatel D, Henri I.
    Journal: J Heart Valve Dis; 1996 Sep; 5(5):564-6. PubMed ID: 8895001.
    Abstract:
    The authors report a case of tricuspid endocarditis complicating a congenital coronary artery fistula to the right ventricle in an eight-year-old female. The patient underwent valve replacement using a cryopreserved mitral homograft. Six months later, clinical and echocardiographic status are excellent. Using a mitral homograft for tricuspid endocarditis is a recognized approach in adults, whereas in pediatric cases it is exceptional. Homografts could prove to be a valid procedure in children when repair is not feasible, although one could expect a more rapid deterioration.
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