Angiographically-induced infection of the aorta.
We present three cases of infection of the native aorta following angiography. The infection was an incidental finding at operation in two patients, while a third presented with fulminant sepsis. All had debridement of the retroperitoneum and underwent successful extraanatomic bypass. We feel caution is warranted in placing a retroperitoneal graft even in suspected aortic sepsis. Prophylactic antibiotics may be advisable to protect against infection of atherosclerotic plaque during angiography.
Cullen
P J
PJ
Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Jame's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Leahy
A L
AL
Mc Bride
K D
KD
Moore
D J
DJ
Shanik
G D
GD
D000368:Aged; D001025:Aortitis / Q000209:etiology*; D001027:Aortography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000209:etiology; D003016:Clostridium perfringens; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology