Septic involvement of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) anastomoses producing false aneurysms: diagnosis and problems related to management

Two patients with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts developed mycotic aneurysms at the suture lines. Both patients had chronic illnesses and recurrent infections. Attempts to surgically treat these aneurysms were unsuccessful. Infections involving PTFE grafts used in the management of children w...

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 1984-01, Vol.5 (4), p.297-300
Main Authors: Monarrez, C N, Montalvo, R F, Conti, V R, Sapire, D W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, Infected - etiology
Aorta, Thoracic - surgery
Aortic Aneurysm - etiology
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Child, Preschool
Female
Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Klebsiella Infections - etiology
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Pseudomonas Infections - etiology
Reoperation
Sepsis - etiology
Streptococcal Infections - etiology
Streptococcus pyogenes
Subclavian Artery - surgery
Surgical Wound Infection - etiology
Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Two patients with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts developed mycotic aneurysms at the suture lines. Both patients had chronic illnesses and recurrent infections. Attempts to surgically treat these aneurysms were unsuccessful. Infections involving PTFE grafts used in the management of children with congenital heart disease have not been reported. Problems related to diagnosis and management are discussed.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/BF02424975