Bovine three-portion pericardial patch for reconstruction of the aorto-mitral curtain in infective endocarditis

摘要

BackgroundSurgery for infective endocarditis involving the aorto-mitral curtain (AMC) is challenging and requires extensive incisions and complex reconstruction procedures. However, in patients with preserved aortic annulus, reconstruction of the AMC is possible using a simple technique with limited incisions.