Fernández CE, Neme YY, Cano RC, Geller DT, Jáuregui CL, Solana PL

Idioma: Español
Referencias bibliográficas: 7
Paginas: 143-147
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RESUMEN

Presentación de un caso de endocarditis bacteriana en la válvula pulmonar en paciente masculino sin factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de la misma. Requirió recambio valvular por falla al tratamiento médico, el cual se realizó de forma exitosa.

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