A case report of an unusual mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta
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 circ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01989-2 |
| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 1749-8090 |