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Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair Resulting in Acquired Gerbode Defect | Synapse

March 22, 2026JACC Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

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Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair Resulting in Acquired Gerbode Defect

JJJoseph JebainBaylor Medical Center at Garland MHMohamad Bader Abo Hajar MSMohammed SalihBaylor Medical Center at Garland

Key Points

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.

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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synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf8641f665edcd009e8c3d https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107486

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