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  • Title: [Ross operation and mitral valve repair for active infective endocarditis].
    Author: Kato Y, Tsutsumi Y, Kawai T, Murakami T, Goto T, Takahashi Y, Ohashi H.
    Journal: Kyobu Geka; 2008 Oct; 61(11):982-5. PubMed ID: 18939437.
    Abstract:
    A 17-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for the treatment of infective endocarditis. Echocardiography showed vegetation on the aortic valve and the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. Because of the evidence of multiple embolisms including coronary, splenic, and right brachial arteries, emergency Ross operation was performed using Prima PLUS stentless valve for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract and so was mitral valve repair with autologous pericardial patch. Although cerebral hemorrhage occurred postoperatively, she recovered well without any neurological deficit. She was in good condition without any anticoagulation therapy 12 months after surgery. The Ross operation and mitral valve repair are useful for the treatment of aortic and mitral infective endocarditis, especially in young women with the potential of future pregnancy and labor.
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