Abstract
We report a case of active infective endocarditis in a young adult, affecting the anterior and posterior leaflets extensively. The patient underwent a mitral valve repair with extended sliding repair on the posterior leaflet and reconstruction using an autologous pericardial patch supported by an artificial chord on the anterior leaflet. Although we finally needed commissure closing for successful repair, we aggressively achieved a repair-oriented strategy using several techniques in a young patient who may have required mitral valve replacement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 234-237 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine