title: Mycotic pseudoaneurysm complicating flap closure of an infected median sternotomy.
abstract: False aneurysm, or pseudoaneurysm, formation is a well-recognized complication of cardiac surgery that can occur in the setting of postoperative mediastinitis. We present the first case report of a pseudoaneurysm involving flap closure of the infected mediastinum and discuss the presentation and diagnosis of this life-threatening complication.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic, Bridgeport Hospital, CT, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: O'Connell
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Sandberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000601:surgery*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects*