Repair of left ventricular-aortic discontinuity complicating endocarditis from an aortic valve prosthesis.
A case of bacterial endocarditis from an aortic valve prosthesis is described in which subannular pseudoaneurysm caused discontinuity of the aorta and left ventricle. Successful repair was accomplished using compound sponge-felt to bolster the left ventricular outflow tract and to obliterate the aneurysm.
D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications