Hepatitis can be caused by: 1  Immune cells in the body attacking the liver. 2  Infections from viruses (such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C), bacteria, or parasites.  Liver damage from alcohol or poison.
Mitral valve annuloplasty is a surgical technique for the repair of leaking mitral valves. Due to various factors, the two leaflets normally involved in sealing the mitral valve to retrograde flow may not coapt properly.he goal of mitral valve annuloplasty is to regain mitral valve competence by restoring the physiological form and function of the normal mitral valve apparatus.
Annular lesions are extremely common and striking in appearance but can also be misleading. The term âannularâ stems from the Latin word âannulus,â meaning ringed. 1 The lesions appear as circular or ovoid macules or patches with an erythematous periphery and central clearing.he condition is considered benign and is characterized by smooth, skin-colored annular plaques and papules. 1 The lesions are usually found on the hands, feet, wrists and ankles but can potentially occur anywhere on the body.