An aortic annular abscess (aortic root abscess) can occur as a complication of aortic valve endocarditis and is more common on a prosthetic aortic valve. This is diagnosed predominantly on ...

He most likely has an aortic root abscess (annular abscess) which can be confirmed on transesophageal echocardiography and surgical intervention is required. The aortic annulus is close the the AV ...