title: Vascular graft infection caused by Aspergillus species: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, Belgique.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Motte
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bellens
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rickaert
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Serruys
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Thys
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Dereume
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene