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Sabzi F, Faraji R. A rare case of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis complicated with multiple fistula to peri aortic structure. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2014; 28 (1) :983-986
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A rare case of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis complicated with multiple fistula to peri aortic structure
Feridoun Sabzi , Reza Faraji
Yazd Cardiovascular Research Centre, ShahidSadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. , r.faraji61@gmail.com
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  Multiple aorto-cardiac cavity communications is very rare but important complication of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis. The case below illustrates multiple aorto-cardiac cavity fistula formation following prostethic aortic valve endocarditis presented with slowly progressive symptoms of heart failure. A brief review of surgical reconstruction and the existing literature are presented, including emphasis on pre and intra operative echocardiographic diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Aorto-cardiac, Aortic valve endocarditis, Fistula.
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Type of Study: case report | Subject: Cardiovascular Surgery
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