Stent graft infection after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: A case report

A 77-year-old man had clinical and radiologic signs of graft infection develop 1 year after stent grafting for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Blood cultures grew Bacteroides fragilis, and cultures of the aneurysm sac grew Enterococcus. The patient's condition was successfully managed with staged ex...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2002-07, Vol.36 (1), p.180-183
Main Authors: Baker, Megan, Uflacker, Renan, Robison, Jacob G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - complications
Bacteroides Infections - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Blood Vessel Prosthesis - adverse effects
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the aorta
Equipment Safety
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Prosthesis-Related Infections - etiology
Stents - adverse effects
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A 77-year-old man had clinical and radiologic signs of graft infection develop 1 year after stent grafting for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Blood cultures grew Bacteroides fragilis, and cultures of the aneurysm sac grew Enterococcus. The patient's condition was successfully managed with staged extraanatomic revascularization followed by graft excision. Although stent graft infection to date is extremely rare, some aspects peculiar to the placement of these devices potentially could increase their susceptibility to infection. Recognition and standard techniques in management can lead to successful outcome. (J Vasc Surg 2002;36:180-3.)
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1067/mva.2002.123331