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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003;23:844-846
© 2003 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Gerbode's defect resulting from infective endocarditis

Cardiothoracic Center, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 9EH, UK

Received 28 May 2002; received in revised form 5 December 2002; accepted 8 December 2002.

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We present a report of a Gerbode's defect (left ventricular–right atrial communication) resulting from bacterial endocarditis in a 63-year-old man. Also presented is a brief overview of the literature and a possible preoperative echocardiographic diagnostic criterion relating to this unusual condition.

Key Words: Gerbode's defect