Modification of Reconstruction of Intervalvular Fibrous Body for Extensive Infective Endocarditis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar;109(3):e211-e214. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.09.020. Epub 2019 Oct 11.

Abstract

We describe our modification of reconstruction of the aortic root, the left ventricular outflow tract, and the intervalvular fibrous body with neighboring structures after radical resection after extensive infective endocarditis. This technique may be useful for patients who otherwise would be nonoperable.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Endocarditis / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*