Mangel TP, Balmforth D, Oo A. A case report of an unusual mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta.
J Cardiothorac Surg 2022;
17:239. [PMID:
36131353 PMCID:
PMC9494755 DOI:
10.1186/s13019-022-01989-2]
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Abstract
Background
Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta are a rare and devastating complication of previous cardiac surgery.
Case presentation
We present an unusual case of a fungal mycotic pseudoaneurysm secondary to an aortic suture line successfully repaired under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
Conclusions
Patients with mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the aorta require a multidisciplinary team approach to prevent devastating complications that may occur in these complex surgical cases.
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