Aortocavitary Fistula to Right Ventricle: A Rare Complication of Infective Endocarditis

Authors

  • Arun Kunjappan Philip Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • C V Vinu Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Niwin George Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Kishore Lal Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Akhil Sreedharan Nair Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Parvathy Priya Yoganadhan Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author

Abstract

Aortocavitary fistulas are one of the rare complications of infective endocarditis. These fistulas can even cause cardiac failures which mandate a surgical correction. This is a case report of a 38-year-old male who is a known case of rheumatic valvular heart disease, developed aortocavitary fistula following an attack of infective endocarditis.

Author Biographies

  • Arun Kunjappan Philip, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    MCH Trainee, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

  • C V Vinu , Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

  • Niwin George, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

  • Kishore Lal, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

     Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

  • Akhil Sreedharan Nair, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

  • Parvathy Priya Yoganadhan, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

     Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Published

2023-12-30