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Tran HV, Ho DK, Le VH, Van Duong H. Ruptured tuberculous aneurysms of the abdominal aorta: Two case series. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 92:106860. [PMID: 35231736 PMCID: PMC8886133 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Ruptured aneurysms secondary to the tuberculous infection of the aorta are a rare and life-threatening disease. We report a single-center experience of two patients with ruptured infrarenal tuberculous aneurysms. Case presentation We report 2 patients with ruptures of the tuberculous aneurysm. All patients had acute abdominal pain and were diagnosed by echography then CT scan preoperatively. The first patient (male, 50 years old) had a ruptured saccular aneurysm. The second patient (male, 43 years old) had a retroperitoneal contained rupture. All were treated by open prosthetic repair, by vascular surgeons. The two patients were well after operations. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathology examination. Antituberculous treatment was introduced after the operation. Conclusions Ruptured tuberculous aneurysms are rare but life-threatening. The diagnosis requires a high degree of suspicion. The treatment includes early diagnosis and emergent surgical intervention, extensive excision of infected field, aortic reconstruction, and prolonged antituberculous drug therapy. The tuberculous aortic aneurysm is a fatal condition if not early diagnosed and properly treated. The diagnosis requires a high degree of suspicion. Surgery is necessary for stenotic or aneurysmal lesions. The treatment should be a combination of surgery and antituberculous medication.
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Sharath SE, Zamani N, DeSantis S, Kougias P. Treatment of Early Deep Wound Infections after Arterial Reconstructions: A Meta-Analysis and Survey. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 74:356-366. [PMID: 33549780 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral vascular graft infections, a serious concern after open lower extremity interventions, are treated using multiple strategies. Yet, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment. This study summarizes the literature and compares aggregate effect sizes between graft preservation with antibiotic beads and total graft excision. METHODS Manuscripts published between 1972 and 2019 were systematically queried using Ovid Medline and PubMed. Studies were included if they described early (≤4 months of the index procedure) infection-related outcomes after extracavitary and infrainguinal arterial graft infections that were managed with antibiotic-loaded beads or total excisions. Outcomes assessed included the prevalence of graft preservation failure, reinfection, and major amputation. To examine current preferences on this subject, a voluntary, anonymous survey was administered to practicing members of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery. RESULTS Six graft preservation studies (n = 147 patients) were included in the meta-analysis, based on PRISMA guidelines. The meta-analytic pooled proportion of patients with: (1) graft preservation failure was 0.09 (95% CI: 0.00, 0.46, I2 = 88.8%), (2) reinfection was 0.04 (95% CI: 0.00, 0.18, I2 = 79.7%), and (3) major amputation was 0.00 (95% CI: 0.00, 0.04, I2 = 0%). Five studies addressing total excisions were identified via the systematic review however, their combined sample size (n = 28 patients) impeded use of a meta-analysis. Ninety (19%) licensed surgeons participated in the survey. In a hemodynamically stable, nonseptic patient, 67% (60) of respondents routinely excise the graft, while 31% (28) prefer preservation. CONCLUSIONS Study design and patient characteristic-related heterogeneity limited our ability to generate robust, clinical evidence-level outcome estimates. A prospective study is necessary to definitively establish the efficacy of antibiotic beads in the treatment and preservation of vascular graft infections.
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- Sherene E Sharath
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine / Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine / Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, University of Texas Health Science Center - School of Public Health, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine / Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas; Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine/Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
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Revest M, Camou F, Senneville E, Caillon J, Laurent F, Calvet B, Feugier P, Batt M, Chidiac C. Medical treatment of prosthetic vascular graft infections: Review of the literature and proposals of a Working Group. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2015; 46:254-65. [PMID: 26163735 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2015.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2015] [Revised: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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More than 400000 vascular grafts are inserted annually in the USA. Graft insertion is complicated by infection in 0.5-4% of cases. Vascular graft infections (VGIs) are becoming one of the most frequent prosthesis-related infections and are associated with considerable mortality, ranging from 10 to 25% within 30 days following the diagnosis. Treatment of VGI is based on urgent surgical removal of the infected graft followed by prolonged antibiotherapy. Data regarding the best antibiotherapy to use are lacking since no well designed trial to study antimicrobial treatment of VGI exists. Moreover, since VGIs demonstrate very specific pathophysiology, guidelines on other material-related infections or infective endocarditis treatment cannot be entirely applied to VGI. A French multidisciplinary group gathering infectious diseases specialists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, microbiologists, radiologists and vascular surgeons was created to review the literature dealing with VGI and to make some proposals regarding empirical and documented antibiotic therapy for these infections. This article reveals these proposals.
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- M Revest
- Infectious Diseases and Intensive Care Unit, Pontchaillou University Hospital, Rennes, France; CIC Inserm 1414, Rennes 1 University, Rennes, France
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- Intensive Care Unit, Saint-André University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Gustave Dron Hospital, Tourcoing, Lille 2 University, France
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- Bacteriology Department, EA 3826 Nantes University, Hôtel Dieu University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Bacteriology Department, International Center for Infectiology Research (CIRI) - INSERM U1111, CNRS UMR5308, Lyon 1 University, ENS de Lyon, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Anesthesiology Department, Beziers, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
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- Infectious Diseases Department, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Inserm U1111, Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France.
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Use and durability of femoral vein for autologous reconstruction with infection of the aortoiliofemoral axis. J Vasc Surg 2014; 59:675-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mussa FF, Hedayati N, Zhou W, El-Sayed HF, Kougias P, Darouiche RO, Lin PH. Prevention and treatment of aortic graft infection. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2014; 5:305-15. [PMID: 17402845 DOI: 10.1586/14787210.5.2.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Prosthetic vascular graft infection remains one of the most challenging surgical problems for vascular surgeons. This condition is classically associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Accurate diagnosis of a vascular graft infection can typically be made based on a thorough history and physical examination; although, infrequently, an extensive radiological evaluation is necessary to establish the clinical finding. Complete graft excision and extra-anatomic bypass grafting remains a commonly accepted surgical treatment strategy. Recent clinical data have supported other treatment modalities, including the use of in situ antibiotic-impregnated graft replacement, in situ allograft replacement and in situ autologous graft replacement. This article will review the pathobiology of aortic graft infection, as well as methods to prevent a prosthetic graft infection. Furthermore, various surgical treatment modalities of aortic graft infection will be discussed.
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- Firas F Mussa
- The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy, Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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Infections in vascular surgery are usually of multifactorial nature resulting from a complex interplay of patient, surgical and environmental factors. Preventative measures initiated from the stage of pre-operative screening, maintenance of patient homeostasis and the use of organism-directed antibiotics can contribute to reduce infection rates. Graft preservation techniques are becoming increasingly popular as a method to treat established graft infections. In this article we report on the current trends and techniques on the management of infections in vascular surgery. Ongoing studies are required to continue to accumulate data on the effectiveness of these techniques.
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- M R Tatterton
- Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK.
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Ehsan O, Gibbons C. A 10-year Experience of Using Femoro-popliteal Vein for Re-vascularisation in Graft and Arterial Infections. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009; 38:172-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2009] [Accepted: 03/16/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In situ replacement with equine pericardial roll grafts for ruptured infected aneurysms of the abdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg 2009; 49:1041-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2008] [Revised: 11/13/2008] [Accepted: 11/13/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tuberculous aneurysms of the abdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48:1012-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2008] [Revised: 04/24/2008] [Accepted: 05/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Gibbons CP, Ferguson CJ, Fligelstone LJ, Edwards K. Experience with femoro-popliteal vein as a conduit for vascular reconstruction in infected fields. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2003; 25:424-31. [PMID: 12713781 DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.2002.1853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE to review the outcome of femoro-popliteal vein grafts for arterial reconstruction in the presence of sepsis. PATIENTS AND METHODS twenty-six patients underwent 27 arterial reconstructions with femoro-popliteal vein in the presence of infection. Five had mycotic aneurysms (3 aortic, 1 iliac and 1 femoral), 21 had prosthetic graft infections (9 aortic, 8 femoro-femoral, 2 axillo-femoral, 1 ilio-femoral and 1 femoral dacron patch) and one underwent superior mesenteric artery reconstruction following ischaemic small bowel perforation.Arterial reconstruction followed debridement of infected tissue, removing any infected graft, povidone iodine washout and appropriate antibiotic cover. Where possible, new grafts were placed in a clean field or wrapped in omentum. Four femoral anastomoses were covered by rectus femoris flaps. RESULTS there was one early postoperative death (4%) and no limb loss. All others remained free from infection with patent grafts at 1 month to 5 years (median 22 months). Three major wound infections healed without exposing the graft. One infarcted rectus femoris flap required removal. Donor limb swelling was transient. Five required percutaneous angioplasty and one underwent open profundaplasty within 3 months. CONCLUSION femoro-popliteal vein reconstruction with debridement and appropriate antibiotic therapy is recommended for the treatment of arterial or graft infections.
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- C P Gibbons
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK
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Thrush S, Watts A, Fraser SC, Edmondson RA. Primary autologous superficial femoral vein reconstruction of an emergency, infected, ruptured aortic aneurysm. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2001; 22:557-8. [PMID: 11735207 DOI: 10.1053/ejvs.2001.1518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- S Thrush
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Gibbons CP, Ferguson CJ, Edwards K, Roberts DE, Osman H. Use of superficial femoropopliteal vein for suprainguinal arterial reconstruction in the presence of infection. Br J Surg 2000; 87:771-6. [PMID: 10848857 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2168.2000.01468.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Conventional treatment of mycotic aneurysms or graft infections of the aortoiliac segment by in situ or extra-anatomic prosthetic reconstruction has a high mortality and morbidity rate, with a substantial risk of persistent graft infection. The use of autologous vein may reduce this. METHODS Eleven patients with suprainguinal arterial infections including two with mycotic aortic aneurysms, four with aortic graft infections, four infected femorofemoral grafts and an infected axillofemoral graft were treated by debridement and in situ reconstruction with autologous superficial femoropopliteal vein. All patients received appropriate antibiotic therapy and were followed by regular postoperative duplex imaging. Preoperative femoral vein duplex imaging was performed in eight of the 11 patients. RESULTS Ten of the 11 patients survived with a functioning graft and without limb loss or evidence of infection at 4-33 months. One patient died from myocardial infarction after operation. Three patients had minor swelling of one leg. Four patients required subsequent angioplasty of anastomotic stenoses detected by duplex surveillance. CONCLUSION Superficial femoropopliteal vein is an excellent conduit for suprainguinal reconstruction in the presence of infection. Duplex imaging is useful for confirming the suitability of deep veins for use as a graft and for postoperative surveillance.
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- C P Gibbons
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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Buckmaster MJ, Curci JA, Murray PR, Liao S, Allen BT, Sicard GA, Thompson RW. Source of elastin-degrading enzymes in mycotic aortic aneurysms: bacteria or host inflammatory response? CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 1999; 7:16-26. [PMID: 10073755 DOI: 10.1016/s0967-2109(98)00099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Elastolytic matrix metalloproteinases play a central role in the development of chronic atherosclerotic aortic aneurysms, but mycotic aortic aneurysms are a distinct and unusual form of aneurysm disease caused by bacterial infection. Mycotic aortic aneurysms follow a more rapid and unpredictable course than chronic aneurysm disease and they exhibit a predilection for the suprarenal aorta, further implying unique pathophysiologic mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to examine the nature and source of elastin-degrading enzymes in mycotic aortic aneurysm. Bacterial isolates and aortic tissues were obtained from four consecutive patients undergoing surgical repair of suprarenal mycotic aortic aneurysm. Using an in vitro 3H-labeled elastin degradation assay, elastin-degrading enzyme activity was only observed in the bacteria-conditioned medium from an isolate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Elastin-degrading enzyme activity in the aortic tissue homogenate of this patient was abolished by the serine protease inhibitor, phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, but it was not suppressed by the metalloproteinase inhibitor, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). In contrast, elastin-degrading enzyme activity in the bacterial-conditioned medium was decreased by about half by both phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride and EDTA. Elastin substrate zymography revealed two phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride-inhibitable elastin-degrading enzyme activities in the aortic tissue homogenate that corresponded to human neutrophil elastase (approximately 30 kDa) and its stable complex with alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor (approximately 80 kDa), but no activity attributable to Pseudomonas elastase, a 33-kDa metal-dependent enzyme. Human neutrophil elastase was readily detected throughout mycotic aortic aneurysm tissues by immunohistochemistry, but elastolytic metalloproteinases were only occasionally observed. The results of this study suggest that the elastin-degrading enzyme produced in mycotic aortic aneurysm are largely serine proteases of host neutrophil origin, rather than elastases produced by the infecting microorganisms or the macrophage-derived metalloproteinases typically observed in atherosclerotic aneurysm disease. Further studies will be needed to extend these findings to a larger number of patients with mycotic aortic aneurysm and those caused by additional microorganisms.
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- M J Buckmaster
- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MI 63110, USA
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