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This case report discusses the anterior mitral leaflet reconstruction with pericardium in a 1.9 kg infant with endocarditis
Abstract:
A premature twin of 1.9 kg had mitral valve endocarditis develop during neonatal intensive care. Vegetation involving the entire anterior mitral valve leaflet was identified. Reconstruction was achieved by near complete resection of the anterior mitral valve leaflet and retention of the peripheral margin of coaptation including primary and secondary chordae. The body of the anterior more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the circulatory system - Report
Categories:
endocarditis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ann Thorac Surg,
Vol: 81 Page: 2310-2 June 2006
D. G. Healy; A. E. Wood
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