Splenic Abscesses in Endocarditis: A Rare Disease with High Mortality. The Experience of a Heart Institute in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2022.2130481
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Splenic abscess secondary to endocarditis is a rare complication with high mortality. The treatment modality, splenectomy versus percutaneous drainage, and the best time, before or after valve replacement, are controversial. In the literature,… read more here.
Keywords: endocarditis rare; splenic abscesses; mortality; high mortality ... See more keywords