Management of Surgical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Valve Explantation for Early Degeneration: A Case Report

Early degeneration of the bioprosthetic aortic valve after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) requires aortic valve reintervention, especially in young patients. However, the management of aortic valve reintervention after TAVR is not established. In this case report, the authors report a young patient with an early degenerated TAVR valve who underwent TAVR valve explantation and surgical aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve. Subsequently, the patient required a permanent pacemaker for a complete heart block. This case report provides one of the management options for early degeneration of the TAVR valve, including benefits and risks from TAVR valve explantation.