Implantation of antibiotic-releasing carriers for treatment of recurrent prosthetic endocarditis
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_0ED013D2F48F
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Implantation of antibiotic-releasing carriers for treatment of recurrent prosthetic endocarditis
Journal
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
ISSN
0022-5223
Publication state
Published
Issued date
07/1986
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
92
Number
1
Pages
159-61
Notes
Case Reports
Journal Article --- Old month value: Jul
Journal Article --- Old month value: Jul
Abstract
A 26-year-old man had early recurrence of aortic prosthetic endocarditis with recurrent prosthetic valve dysfunction. Tertiary valve replacement with implantation of antibiotic-releasing carriers for local treatment of aortic root abscesses was performed successfully in this highly lethal condition.
Keywords
Adult
Aortic Valve Insufficiency/surgery
Bioprosthesis/*adverse effects
Drug Implants
Drug Therapy, Combination
Endocarditis, Bacterial/*drug therapy
Gentamicins/*administration & dosage
Heart Valve Prosthesis/*adverse effects
Humans
Male
Polymethacrylic Acids/*administration & dosage
Postoperative Complications
Prosthesis Failure
Reoperation
Staphylococcal Infections/etiology
Pubmed
Web of science
Create date
14/02/2008 15:15
Last modification date
20/08/2019 13:35
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