Cryopreserved venous allograft in the treatment of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by group B Streptococcus

We report a case of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by invasive group B streptococcus. Given the anatomical suitability with healthy segments of aortoiliac vessels, in situ repair was performed. A cryopreserved femoral vein graft was chosen because of risks of graft reinfection and negate...

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Main Authors: Tyler D. Yan, Gary K. Yang, PhD, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246842872100188X