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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