An unique case of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) graft infection with Streptococcus viridans
| Autor: | N H, Zubaidah, M I M, Azim, M H, Osama, H, Harunarashid, S, Das |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
Male
Paraplegia Vascular Fistula Prosthesis-Related Infections Aortic Aneurysm Thoracic Fever Endovascular Procedures Myocardial Infarction Bacteremia Penicillins Middle Aged Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination Viridans Streptococci Anti-Bacterial Agents Radiography Aortic Dissection Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation Esophageal Fistula Postoperative Complications Spinal Cord Ischemia Streptococcal Infections Humans |
| Zdroj: | La Clinica terapeutica. 163(1) |
| ISSN: | 1972-6007 |
| Popis: | The incidence of infection following TEVAR is low. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of post thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with Streptococcus viridans graft infection. A 54-year-old male underwent TEVAR for dissecting thoracic aneurysm with spinal ischaemia. He had an eventful recovery with prolonged period of stay in intensive care unit. Three months later, he presented with persistent chest discomfort and fever. Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax revealed evidence of graft infection and the blood culture grew Streptococcus viridans. The rarity of TEVAR graft infection due to Streptococcus viridans and its management are being discussed. |
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