Extensive infective endocarditis of the aortic root and the aortic-mitral continuity: a mitral valve sparing approach

摘要

OBJECTIVES: Severe cases of infective endocarditis (IE) of the aortic valve can cause aortic root destruction and affect the surrounding structures, including the aortic-mitral continuity, the anterior mitral valve leaflet and the roof of the left atrium. Reconstruction after resection of all infected tissue remains challenging. We describe our surgical approach and the mid-term results.