| Literature DB >> 9330180 |
F Baumgartner1, B Omari, J Milliken.
Abstract
Two cases of acute staphylococcal mitral annular abscesses resulting in transannular left ventriculoatrial fistulation are reported. Mitral annular abscess debridement and repair of the annulus, obliteration of the fistulation, and preservation of the native valve were successful in both cases.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9330180
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Heart Valve Dis ISSN: 0966-8519