Case report demonstrates surgical management of tricuspid vegetation reaching the superior vena cava in right-sided infective endocarditis, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary intervention.
Right-sided infective endocarditis, particularly of the tricuspid valve, is rare and challenging to diagnose, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms, and associated with high mortality rates. This case underscores the complexities in managing such conditions and the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary intervention.
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