Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair Resulting in Acquired Gerbode Defect

Joseph Jebain; Mohamad Bader Abo Hajar; Mohammed Salih; Ahmed Abdelrahman Elkaialy; Ghadi Moubarak; Eduardo Hernandez; Molly Szerlip; Karim M. Al-Azizi; Ralph Matar; Srinivasa Potluri

doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107486

March 1, 2026JACC Case ReportsOpen Access

Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair Resulting in Acquired Gerbode Defect

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The aim is to emphasize the significance of imaging in diagnosing acquired Gerbode defects after surgery.
Used advanced imaging techniques to diagnose the Gerbode defect.
Performed percutaneous device closure as a treatment option for the defect.
Demonstrated that percutaneous closure is a safe procedure.
Showed effectiveness of closure in managing the acquired defect.

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Case highlights advanced imaging for diagnosing acquired Gerbode defects, suggesting percutaneous closure is effective.

Abstract

This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging for the diagnosis of elusive acquired Gerbode defects and demonstrates that percutaneous device closure is a safe and effective therapeutic option for this uncommon postsurgical complication.

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Jebain et al. (2026) studied this question.

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