Mycotic false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta due to Candida albicans: successful removal and in situ grafting.
We report the successful removal of a mycotic false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta. The aneurysm developed after a sepsis secondary to Canadida albicans. General signs of infection were absent at the time of surgery, although the aortic wall was still infected. A Dacron graft was inserted after resection of the entire aortic wall, and irrigation of the left pleura with amphotericin B was started postoperatively. The patient recovered fully and is in good condition one year after the operation.
Baruffi
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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Department of Surgery, Service of Cardiac Surgery, Rome, Italy.
Pragliola
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Intonti
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