MitroFast® annuloplasty ring for complete posterior mitral leaflet destruction: a novel approach in active endocarditis

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2012 Jun;53(3):401-3. Epub 2012 May 28.

Abstract

We report the successful use of MitroFast® annuloplasty ring in the setting of active endocarditis to preserve the native valve mechanism despite complete posterior leaflet destruction. This patient remained well at 20 month follow-up after her surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty / methods*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Staphylococcal Infections / complications*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / surgery
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*