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Approximately one-third of patients with infective endocarditis require surgical treatment, but the ideal procedure that prevents infection ensures long durability and maintains quality of life remains unclear. A 21-year-old man who was diagnosed with aortic active infective endocarditis was referred to our hospital for surgical treatment. Echocardiography showed bicuspid aortic valve, severe aortic regurgitation, a large vegetation, and a paravalvular abscess. We planned to perform elective surgical treatment after antibiotic therapy; however, progression to heart failure required urgent operation. Aortic valve reconstruction (AVr) using autologous pericardium was performed. Perioperative and postoperative courses were uneventful. No recurrence of infection or adverse events were observed 4 years postoperatively. Considering prosthetic valve infection and redo operation, AVr may be considered among young patients.
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Okada, K., Inoue, Y., Haida, H. et al. Aortic valve reconstruction using autologous pericardium (Ozaki procedure) for active infective endocarditis: a case report. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 66, 546–548 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-017-0875-9
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