Mycotic aneurysm of the ascending aorta: report of 2 cases

Lahdhili, H.; Ziadi, M.; Baraket, N.; Hermi, N.; Chenik, S.; Thameur, H.

Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie 53(2): 97-100

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-3928
PMID: 15222242
Document Number: 575686
Infection in the vascular tree has been proved to be one of the greatest challenges for cardiovascular surgeons. Mycotic aneurysm of the ascending aorta is unusual, life threatening pathologic entity and develops mainly after open heart procedure. We report two cases of mycotic aneurysm of the ascending aorta occurring after prosthetic replacement of the aortic valve.

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