The Mitral Monobloc: A Simplification for Intervalvular Fibrous Body Reconstruction in Endocarditis.

Hermsen, Joshua L; Lushaj, Entela B; De Oliveira, Nilto C · Ann Thorac Surg · 2019

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The only viable option in prosthetic valve endocarditis with extensive abscess of the aorto-mitral curtain is radical debridement and reconstruction of the intravalvular fibrous body. This report details a simplified intravalvular fibrous body reconstruction technique.

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