Anatomical definition of aortic root abscesses by transesophageal echocardiography: planning a surgical strategy using homograft valves.
Infective endocarditis of the native or a prosthetic aortic valve may be complicated by abscess cavity development in the aortic root, and successful treatment depends upon early diagnosis, clear anatomical definition preoperatively, and maintaining sterility of the second implant. Homograft valves...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1995
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