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Cryopreserved venous allograft in the treatment of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by group B Streptococcus

Authors :
Tyler Yan
Gary K. Yang
Source :
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 9-12 (2022), Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2022.

Abstract

We report a Case of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by invasive group B streptococcus. Given the anatomical suitability with healthy segments of aortoiliac vessels, in-situ repair was performed. A cryopreserved femoral vein graft was chosen due to risks of graft reinfection and negated the need for bilateral femoral vein harvest. The patient remained clinically well and the graft patent with no concerns at 6 months follow-up. A review of literature on group B streptococcus aortitis was performed.

Details

ISSN :
24684287
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....73754672fa617d3a638265830914dba2