Large pseudoaneurysms of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa: long-term natural history without surgery in two patients.

A pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa is a well-described complication of aortic valve endocarditis and aortic valve replacement. It may occasionally cause complications, but it may also remain uncomplicated and asymptomatic for unknown periods. Although corrective surgery is commonly recommended, the appropriate therapeutic approach to this pathology is unclear. The current report describes two patients with large pseudoaneurysms of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa, who were treated conservatively without surgery without any adverse clinical events during long-term follow-up. Therefore, conservative follow-up of this pathology with echocardiographic monitoring appears to be a valid and safe alternative for surgery, especially in patients at high risk for surgical intervention.

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