[Repeated Rupture of Infective Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm:Report of a Case]

Kyobu Geka. 2021 Jun;74(6):461-464.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 79-year-old man was diagnosed with rupture of infective thoracic aortic aneurysm following septicemia caused by infective cholangitis. He underwent emergent endovascular aortic repair and discontinued antibiotics. Graft infection occurred and was treated 29 days after the first operation. He underwent emergent resection of the abscess with graft coverage using pedicled intercostal muscle flaps. Aortic re-rupture was found and treated 183 days after the second operation. He underwent emergency additional thoracic endovascular aortic repair and continued to take antibiotics again. We should continue a careful follow up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Aortic Rupture* / complications
  • Aortic Rupture* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Rupture* / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stents