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Gerbode-type left ventricular outflow tract to right atrial fistula complicating prosthetic aortic valve replacement identified by cardiac computed tomographic angiography

Rafael Payá-serranoÓScar Fabregat-andrésJordi Estornell-erillFrancisco Ridocci-sorianoBruno Bochard-villanueva

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Malemedicine.medical_specialtyFistulaHeart DiseasesHeart VentriclesFistulaCoronary AngiographyRight atrialDiagnosis DifferentialPostoperative ComplicationsAortic valve replacementInternal medicinemedicineHumansEndocarditisVentricular outflow tractRadiology Nuclear Medicine and imagingHeart Atriabusiness.industryMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseComputed tomographic angiographyAortic ValveHeart Valve ProsthesisInfective endocarditiscardiovascular systemCardiologyRadiologyTomography X-Ray ComputedCardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineComplicationbusiness

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Abstract Acquired left ventricular-right atrial communication ( Gerbode-type defect) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis. Although transesophageal echocardiography remains the technique of choice for the evaluation of complications of endocarditis this case highlights the usefulness of cardiac computed tomography in this scenario, particularly in cases where assessment of coronary anatomy is required before surgery.

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2012-09-01Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct.2012.04.013