Successful endovascular management of multiple mycotic aneurysms after liver transplantation – A case report and review of the literature

Background Mycotic vascular complications after liver transplantation are rare but can be pose a serious threat to the liver graft and the patient’s life. Mycotic complications can present as an incidental finding on routine imaging, or as haemorrhagic shock. Traditionally, these mycotic vascular co...

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Published in:Vascular 2020-04, Vol.28 (2), p.165-171
Main Authors: Ng, Jun Jie, Tan, Jarrod Kah Hwee, Wong, Julian Chi Leung, Wee, Bernard Boon Kee, Shridhar, Iyer Ganpathi, Kow, Alfred Wei Chieh, Madhavan, Krishnakumar, Mangat, Kamarjit Singh, Bonney, Glenn Kunnath
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Summary:Background Mycotic vascular complications after liver transplantation are rare but can be pose a serious threat to the liver graft and the patient’s life. Mycotic complications can present as an incidental finding on routine imaging, or as haemorrhagic shock. Traditionally, these mycotic vascular complications were managed with open surgery. Method/results In this case report, we describe a patient who had developed multiple sequential mycotic aneurysms after liver transplantation which were managed successfully using endovascular and percutaneous techniques. Conclusion An endovascular approach is minimally invasive and will be the way forward in managing these mycotic vascular complications.
ISSN:1708-5381
1708-539X
DOI:10.1177/1708538119890963