Infection within a degenerated Starr-Edwards silicone rubber poppet in the aortic valve position

Am J Cardiol. 1984 Nov 1;54(8):1146. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(84)80167-8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Silicones
  • Streptococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Streptococcal Infections / surgery

Substances

  • Silicones