Key Clinical Message
Infective endocarditis caused by atopic dermatitis is common in young
patients and has a high potential for causing embolism. Because of the
high risk of mediastinitis postoperatively, minimally invasive cardiac
surgery could be effective.
Keywords: infective endocarditis, atopic dermatitis, minimally
invasive cardiac surgery, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus
aureus