Aortic Valve Endocarditis with Splenic and Brain Abscesses: Difficult Management Issues
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20101098Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis is associated with a high incidence of complications, a poor prognosis, and high operative mortality. We present a complex case of aortic valve endocarditis in a critically ill patient, highlight the difficult management issues, and report a good outcome.References
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