[The procedure choice for the reoperation of tricuspid valve lesion after left heart valve surgery].

Tricuspid insufficiency late after left-sided heart valve surgery is not uncommon. These patients usually suffer from severe right heart insufficiency and poor general condition due to untimely surgical intervention, and are often complicated with hepatic and renal insufficiency and hemopoietic dysfunction. The choice of strategy for reoperation and perioperative management are still the major challenges for contemporary cardiac surgeons. This article introduces the clinical characteristics and operation timing of patients with severe tricuspid insufficiency after previous left-sided heart valve surgery, and focuses on the selection of operation approach and operation methods.