Management of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess.
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چکیده
Three cases of Brucella endocarditis with aortic root abscess are reported. Two patients were successfully managed by a combination of medical therapy and surgery. The third patient died suddenly 36 hours after admission to hospital.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 98 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990