Key result
A case of postoperative perimitral bioprosthetic abscess with probable systemic embolization highlights the need for aggressive surgical management of prosthetic valve endocarditis.
Population
A patient with postoperative perimitral bioprosthetic abscess and probable systemic embolization
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Supports aggressive surgery in prosthetic valve endocarditis; extends rare complication reports but leaves open practice-changing recommendations.
Case Report (n=1)
Patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis and perimitral abscess should be managed aggressively with surgery due to high mortality and morbidity.
Pamidi et al. (1997) conducted a case report in Postoperative perimitral bioprosthetic abscess (n=1). Aggressive surgical management was evaluated. A case of postoperative perimitral bioprosthetic abscess with probable systemic embolization highlights the need for aggressive surgical management of prosthetic valve endocarditis.
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