Anatomical definition of aortic root abscesses by transesophageal echocardiography: planning a surgical strategy using homograft valves.

Journal article

Infective endocarditis of the native or a prosthetic aortic valve may be complicated by abscess cavity development in the aortic root, and successful treatment depends upon early diagnosis, clear anatomical definition preoperatively, and maintaining sterility of the second implant. Homograft valves offer many advantages in this setting. Timing of surgery and the choice of the particular technique depends on accurate characterization of the anatomical details of the abscess. Five cases of para...

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Authors: Brecker, S; Jin, X; Yacoub, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Clinical cardiology
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 353-359
• Publication date: 1995-06-01
• DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960180612
• EISSN: 1932-8737
• ISSN: 0160-9289
• Language: English
• Keywords: Middle Aged; Heart Valve Prosthesis; Adult; Treatment Outcome; Humans; Prosthesis-Related Infections; Abscess; Endocarditis, Bacterial; Aged; Sensitivity and Specificity; Echocardiography, Transesophageal; Aortic Valve; Female; Male