Minimally Invasive Total Endoscopic Mitral Valve Replacement with Annular Reconstruction for a Patient with Left Sternoclavicular Joint Abscess

Key Points

• Mitral valve replacement was successfully performed using a minimally invasive technique, optimizing recovery time.
• P2 and P3 segments showed significant damage, leading to annular reconstruction with a bovine pericardial patch.
• The emergency surgery avoided sternotomy to reduce the risk of mediastinitis, employing an endoscopic method instead.
• Patient showed no recurrence of infective endocarditis by day 36 after surgery, indicating effective intervention.

Abstract