[Mycotic aneurysm caused by Aspergillus of the aortic suture line after heart transplantation]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 2000 Oct;53(10):1403-5. doi: 10.1016/s0300-8932(00)75249-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The first case of mycotic aneurysm of aorta by Aspergillus in a patient with heart transplantation is described, in which the infection was produced by direct surgical contamination of the aortic suture. The period of latency was of eight months. The unusualness of the case and its diagnostic difficulties, are is commented.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / microbiology*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Heart Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sutures*