Aorto-mitral curtain reconstruction in invasive double-valve endocarditis: mid-term outcomes

• Published in: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine Vol. 10; p. 1154129
• Main Authors: Vobornik, Martin, Timbilla, Salifu, Gofus, Jan, Smolak, Petr, Chek, James Lago, Pojar, Marek, Cermakova, Eva, Zacek, Pavel, Vojacek, Jan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 10.05.2023
• Subjects: aorto-mitral continuity; Cardiovascular Medicine; commando procedure; hemi-commando procedure; infective endocarditis; intervalvular fibrosa; aorto-mitral continuity; hemi-commando procedure; commando procedure; infective endocarditis; intervalvular fibrosa

Invasive double-valve endocarditis with structural damage (abscess or perforation) of the aorto-mitral curtain is a relatively rare but fatal diagnosis requiring complex surgical reconstruction. This study presents the short-term and mid-term outcomes from a single center. From 2014 to 2021, 20 pati...