We present a case of reconstruction of the anterior leaflet in mitral valve prolapse and subacute bacterial endocarditis in which the resected prolapsing segment of the posterior leaflet was used as patch material, Competence of the valve was achieved with no recurrence of infection. Quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet supplies presumably viable patch material for valve repair, which is particularly useful in bacterial endocarditis and when pliability is required. (Ann Thorac Surg 1998;66:270-1). (C) 1998 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Autograft from quadrangular resection for floppy valve repair in endocarditis
De Paulis R;
1998-01-01
Abstract
We present a case of reconstruction of the anterior leaflet in mitral valve prolapse and subacute bacterial endocarditis in which the resected prolapsing segment of the posterior leaflet was used as patch material, Competence of the valve was achieved with no recurrence of infection. Quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet supplies presumably viable patch material for valve repair, which is particularly useful in bacterial endocarditis and when pliability is required. (Ann Thorac Surg 1998;66:270-1). (C) 1998 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.File in questo prodotto:
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