Article ; Online: NASCI case of the month: extensive ascending aortic graft infection with underlying chronic sternal osteomyelitis-a rare and high-risk complication.
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
2024
Abstract: Thoracic aortic graft infections are infrequent yet grave complications of cardiovascular surgery. Risk factors include prolonged operative time, postoperative wound infections, and patient-specific risk factors like diabetes or malnutrition (Van ... ...
Abstract | Thoracic aortic graft infections are infrequent yet grave complications of cardiovascular surgery. Risk factors include prolonged operative time, postoperative wound infections, and patient-specific risk factors like diabetes or malnutrition (Van Hemelrijck et al., Vessel Plus 6:47, 2022). In postoperative vascular scenarios, it is critical to utilize cross-sectional imaging to detect the presence of a complication, followed by describing the morphology, extent, and ancillary features. FDG-PET/CT can help differentiate between expected postoperative changes and worrisome infection by metabolic activity (FDG uptake). We present an extensive case of ascending aortic graft infection in the setting of ongoing sternal osteomyelitis. CT and PET/CT reveal chronic sternal osteomyelitic changes spreading into the retrosternal soft tissues, and a large intraluminal thrombus in the ascending aortic graft. Small mobile strands propagate toward the right brachiocephalic origin, posing a significant stroke risk. PET/CT confirmed postoperative infection by demonstrating increased FDG uptake. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-05-03 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2055311-0 |
ISSN | 1875-8312 ; 1573-0743 ; 1569-5794 ; 0167-9899 |
ISSN (online) | 1875-8312 ; 1573-0743 |
ISSN | 1569-5794 ; 0167-9899 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10554-024-03117-8 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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