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- Title
Reconstructing the Infected Aortic Root with Antibiotic Impregnated Biological Glue.
- Authors
McGiffin, David C.; Davies, James E.; Kirklin, James K.
- Abstract
Prosthetic valve dehiscence and persistent infection are two complications following reconstruction of the aortic root in destructive endocarditis. A technique is described involving the principles of aggressive debridement, closure of large abscess cavities with biological material incorporating a slurry of antibiotic-impregnated biological sealant, and replacement of the aortic valve with an aortic allograft valve. This strategy appears to have been successful in preventing persistent endocarditis and valve dehiscence in a limited number of patients. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12292 (J Card Surg 2014;29:340-342)
- Subjects
AORTIC stenosis; AORTIC valve transplantation; BIOLOGICAL dressings; VASCULAR grafts; HOMOGRAFTS; ENDOCARDITIS prevention
- Publication
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2014, Vol 29, Issue 3, p340
- ISSN
0886-0440
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jocs.12292