Vascular graft infection caused by Aspergillus species: case report and review of the literature.
We report an unusual case of vascular graft infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus that began with a false aneurysm, major arterial emboli, and septic arthritis. Successful treatment included resection of the infected graft, restoration of circulation by extraanatomic bypass, and administration of amphotericin B and itraconazole, a new antifungal agent. Graft infection in the case reported herein most likely occurred during surgery and took place during an insidious outbreak of postoperative infection.
Motte
S
S
Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, Belgique.
Bellens
B
B
Rickaert
F
F
Serruys
E
E
Thys
J P
JP
Dereume
J P
JP
D000368:Aged; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology*
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene