title: Tricuspid valvectomy: long-term survival and surgical options.
abstract: This paper reports an 18-year survivor of tricuspid valvectomy that was performed for bacterial endocarditis. The various surgical treatment options are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, USA. Rchait@cardiopb.com
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Chait
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Midwall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017741:Survivors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery*