Endocarditis of bovine jugular vein conduit due to Q fever.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.12.045.
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Abstract
Contegra (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) conduits are routinely used in cases of right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction during congenital heart surgery. We report two cases of Q fever endocarditis involving Contegra conduits. Surgical treatment and distinct aspects of both unusual cases are described.
Medical subject headings
- Bioprosthesis
- Endocarditis
- Jugular Veins
- Q Fever
- Ventricular Outflow Obstruction