Treatment strategies for aorta-right ventricular fistula associated with aortic and/or mitral valve replacements: a with a review of the literature

Abstract

A b s t r a c tWe report a case of aorta-right ventricular fistula associated with aortic and mitral valve replacements. We considered it as a paravalvular leakage. Aorta-right ventricular fistula is a very rare variant of paravalvular leakage. We discuss the aetiology, diagnosis, and preventive and therapeutic options in the modern era.

Aorto-right ventricular fistula: An early complication of aortic valve replacement

“…ARV fistula may cause several clinical presentations depending on aetiology, size of shunt and its natural course (acute or chronic onset) [18] . Small leaks have a benign prognosis with small shunt volume and limited cardiac overload.…”