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Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of the Ascending Aorta following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Formation of ascending aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysm after cardiac surgery is an uncommon complication associated with high mortality. A 69-year-old male presented with complaints of intermittent fever and chest pain 6 weeks after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Echocardiography and computed tomography angiography of the chest revealed a large pseudoaneurysm communicating with the distal ascending aorta. The surgical procedure, consisting of cleaning and excision of the pseudoaneurysm followed by the closure of the neck of the aneurysm with a pericardial patch, performed under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, led to a favorable outcome.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Critical Care TSS

DOI: 10.25259/jccc_20_2024

Authors: Ajmer Singh, Ravina Mukati, Yatin Mehta

Institutions: Medanta The Medicity, Medanta The Medicity

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403748616