Early Structural Valve Deterioration of Tricuspid Pericardial Valve Caused by Native Valve Adhesion

Although preservation of the subvalvular apparatus affects left ventricular function and late outcome in mitral valve replacement, there are some reports of early structural valve deterioration caused by the adhesion of native valves. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who developed early structural valve deterioration after tricuspid valve replacement caused by the adhesion of native valves. It is a rare complication, but one to consider upon observing early rising of the pressure gradient or symptoms after tricuspid valve replacement like mitral valve replacement. (C) 2020 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons