[Endocarditis after Bentall's operation. Apropos of 3 reoperated cases].
The authors report three cases of endocarditis after replacement of the aortic valve and the ascending aorta by Bentall's method. This complication, rare in published series, is a serious possible complication during medium and long term follow-up. Its treatment consist of early complete removal of prosthetic material under suitable antibiotic therapy.
Soyer
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Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Rouen.
Bouchart
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Bessou
J P
JP
Redonnet
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M
Rioult
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G
D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation