title: Angiographically-induced infection of the aorta.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Jame's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Cullen
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Leahy
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Mc Bride
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Shanik
mesh_terms: 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