Giant mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the aorta protruding over the sternal notch in a child.
Aortic mycotic pseudoaneurysms are rare pathologies in children, which are mostly caused by an infection or trauma. Surgical and perioperative antibiotic therapies are mandatory in the treatment. Surgical timing and operational strategy are also critical factors. Herein, we report the successful repair of a giant mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta following a previous cardiac surgery in a 7-year old girl.
Dr Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Haydarpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet
M
Bicer
Dr Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Haydarpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet
M
Dedemoglu
Dr Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Haydarpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ahmet
A
Sasmazel
Dr Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Haydarpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Numan Ali
NA
Aydemir
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D061646:Operative Time; D013249:Sternum
Aneurysm; Aorta; False; Infected; Thoracic