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Reparative procedures in addition to resection of infected tissue.
| Variable | No. of patients |
|---|---|
| Autologous pericardium | 51 (35%) |
| Leaflet reconstruction | 48 (33%) |
| Annulus reconstruction | 3 (2%) |
| New chordae | 71 (48%) |
| Annuloplasty | 131 (89%) |
| Prosthetic ring | 104 (71%) |
| Pericardium (partial) | 24 (16%) |
| Suture annuloplasty | 3 (2%) |
| Cardiopulmonary bypass time (min) | 156 ± 58 |
| Aortic crossclamp time (min) | 115 ± 44 |
