Repair of Gerbode defect and aortic neocuspidization by using bovine pericardium in aortic valve endocarditis

Abstract

Aortic valve endocarditis may be destructive and cause an acquired Gerbode-type defect. The use of biological material in the closure of the Gerbode defect and reconstruction of the aortic valve is essential for both early and long-term survival. Herein, we present a 62-year-old male patient whose Gerbode defect was repaired with bovine pericardium. Additionally, the aortic valve was reconstructed by using bovine pericardium with Ozaki neocuspidization technique.

Keywords: Aortic valve endocarditis; Gerbode defect; Osaki technique; bovine pericardium.