Abstract
Treatment of prosthetic patch endocarditis after closure of a ventricular septal defect is challenging. It is essential to reduce inflammation and prevent recurrence of endocarditis. We report a successful case of reclosure of a ventricular septal defect using an autologous atrial septal patch taken from the fossa ovalis. There were no complications, and the long-term results were satisfactory. The autologous septal patch might be a promising material for prosthetic patch endocarditis.
MeSH terms
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Atrial Septum / transplantation*
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
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Device Removal
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Echocardiography, Doppler
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery*
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
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Prosthesis Design
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery*
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Reoperation
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / surgery*
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Time Factors
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Transplantation, Autologous
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Treatment Outcome