Successful reoperation after 17 years in a case of endomyocardial fibrosis.

Abstract

Endomyocardial fibrosis is an uncommon cause of congestive cardiac failure characterized by severe diffuse thickening of the endocardium, and the overall long-term prognosis of this disease is generally considered poor. We report a case of endomyocardial fibrosis that was initially treated by endocardial resection and mitral valve replacement, which was regularly followed-up. The patient underwent successful repair of a paravalvular leak after a period of 17 years. The treatment of left ventricular endomyocardial fibrosis with associated mitral valve disease by endocardial resection and mitral valve replacement is a good surgical option that provides good long-term results.