Abstract

ALMEIDA-LOPES, José et al. Vegetation in an ascending aortic graft: Three major complications in vascular fields -Case report. Angiol Cir Vasc [online]. 2015, vol.11, n.1, pp.15-20. ISSN 1646-706X.

The authors describe a rare case report of a septic embolism to a lower limb, a mycotic superior mesenteric artery aneurysm and a hemorrhagic stroke derived from a large mobile vegetation in an ascending aortic graft. Infected ascending aortic grafts should be handled with a high level of suspicion, always bearing in mind that the survival of these patients depends largely on their physiological reserve, fast diagnosis and prompt medical or/and mainly used surgical treatment. Review of the literature and clinical features of the pathology in question are also described and discussed.

Keywords : Ascending aortic graft infection; Large dimensions vegetation; Septic embolism; Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm; Hemorrhagic stroke.

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