| Literature DB >> 27354256 |
Nadia Bouabdallaoui1, Pierre Demondion2, Guillaume Lebreton2, Pascal Leprince2.
Abstract
Fungal isolated native pulmonary valve endocarditis is extremely uncommon. Data are scarce and report high mortality and recurrence rates. Recommended management combines both medical and surgical approaches. We report herein a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis caused by Candida albicans The patient did not display prior heart disease. Medical management was unsuccessful. Pulmonary valve replacement allowed rapid improvement.Entities:
Keywords: Candida albicans; Fungal endocarditis; Native pulmonary valve; Stentless bioprosthesis; Valve replacement
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Year: 2016 PMID： 27354256 DOI： 10.1093/ejcts/ezw219
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN： 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191