MitroFast® annuloplasty ring for complete posterior mitral leaflet destruction: a novel approach in active endocarditis
Peng, E.W.K.; McCann, G.P.; Chin, D.; Galiñanes, M.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 53(3): 401-403
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 22669094 Document Number: 658393
We report the successful use of MitroFast® annuloplasty ring in the setting of active endocarditis to preserve the native valve mechanism despite complete posterior leaflet destruction. This patient remained well at 20 month follow-up after her surgery.
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