title: Mitral valve reconstruction in the presence of infection.
abstract: Reconstruction of the mitral valve offers an alternative to replacement in the treatment of active infective endocarditis, with long term benefits for the patient.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Livesey
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents