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Unfortunate Accidental Twins: Two Patients with Endocarditis of a Valve-Bearing Conduit
Roya Ostovar1, Johannes M Albes1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Brandenburg, University Hospital Brandenburg Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bernau, Brandenburg, Germany.
Abstract:
Background Prosthetic valve endocarditis is becoming more common because many patients live long enough to experience bacteremia, while insufficient antibiotic prophylaxis eventually leads to graft infection. Valve-bearing conduit infections are the most feared because of technical challenges. Case Description Two young patients were coincidental twins in terms of diagnosis and therapy. Both underwent complete replacement of the conduit, aortic arch prosthesis, and additional strategies to reconnect the coronary ostia and the brachiocephalic trunk. Both were discharged without significant residual problems. Conclusion Even most demanding infectious problems can be solved. Thus, surgery should not be denied.
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