Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta after mediastinitis in an infant

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002 Oct;22(4):638-9. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00410-4.

Abstract

Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the aorta is a rare disease in children. We report our experience with a postoperative mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta secondary to mediastinitis after a modified Fontan procedure. The pseudoaneurysm was successfully repaired using an autologous pericardial patch through a right thoracotomy under total circulatory arrest. During 6 months of postoperative follow-up, there were no recurrences of pseudoaneurysm formation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / microbiology*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm / microbiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinitis / microbiology
  • Mediastinitis / surgery
  • Methicillin Resistance*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / surgery
  • Staphylococcus aureus*