Large aortic root pseudoaneurysm occurring late after aortic root repair and valve replacement for endocarditis

Large aortic root pseudoaneurysm occurring late after aortic root repair and valve replacement for endocarditis

A 68-year-old male presented with Group B Streptococcus aortic valve (AV) endocarditis with aortic root abscess and refractory sepsis. An emergency cardiac surgery was performed with root abscess drainage, excision and debridement of necrotic tissue, reconstruction of annulus, and AV replacement. Fi...

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Main Author: Prashanth Panduranga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Heart India
Subjects:
Aortic root
aortic valve
endocarditis
prosthesis
pseudoaneurysm
Online Access:http://www.heartindia.net/article.asp?issn=2321-449x;year=2013;volume=1;issue=3;spage=81;epage=82;aulast=Panduranga

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