Surgical Versus Medical Therapy for Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: A Meta-Analysis of 32 Studies
2017; Elsevier BV; Volume: 103; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.09.083
ISSN1552-6259
AutoresChristos G. Mihos, Romain Capoulade, Evin Yucel, Michael H. Picard, Orlando Santana,
Tópico(s)Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
ResumoProsthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is associated with significant morbidity, and the optimal treatment strategy has not been clearly defined. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies comparing valve reoperation and medical therapy was performed; it included 2,636 patients, with a mean follow-up of 22 months. A valve reoperation was associated with a lower risk of 30-day mortality, greater survival at follow-up, and a similar rate of PVE recurrence. Prospective studies are warranted to confirm these findings and to clarify clinical decision-making regarding the timing and necessity of a valve reoperation, as opposed to treatment with medical therapy alone.
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