Mitral valve repair by leaflet sliding and annular downsizing in active infective endocarditis.

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. (Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:269-1) (C) 2009 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons