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Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:269-271. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.11.067
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Mitral Valve Repair by Leaflet Sliding and Annular Downsizing in Active Infective Endocarditis

Masayoshi Umesue, MD, PhD*, Takashi Matsumoto, MD, Kanzi Matsui, MD, PhD

Cardiovascular Surgery, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital, Ehime, Japan

Accepted for publication November 26, 2008.

* Address correspondence to Dr Umesue, Cardiovascular Surgery, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital Bunkyouchou 1, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8524, Japan (Email: umesue{at}matsuyama.jrc.or.jp).

We repaired a large defect in the posterior mitral leaflet after an extensive removal of infected tissue, using an extended leaflet sliding and annular downsizing with a small prosthetic ring in 2 patients with active endocarditis.






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