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[Septic endarteritis after angiography]
J Schmidli1, J M Evison, T Pfammatter
1Klinik für Herz- und Gefässchirurgie Inselspital 3010 Bern, Schweiz. juerg.schmidli@insel.ch
Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|May 11, 2002
Abstract:
Infectious complications after angiography are rare. We treated a 72-year-old man who developed staphylococcus aureus endarteritis after angiography resulting in delayed rupture of the common iliac artery. Diagnostic problems, type of bacteria involved and therapeutic implications are discussed.
Insights
Infectious complications from angiography are rare. A 72-year-old man experienced Staphylococcus aureus endarteritis and delayed common iliac artery rupture following the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Infectious complications following angiography are infrequent but can be severe.
- Endarteritis is a potential, albeit rare, sequela of invasive vascular procedures.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old male patient presented with a rare complication post-angiography.
- The patient developed Staphylococcus aureus endarteritis.
- This led to a delayed rupture of the common iliac artery.
Findings:
- Staphylococcus aureus was identified as the causative agent.
- The case highlights diagnostic challenges associated with post-angiographic infections.
- Delayed arterial rupture occurred secondary to endarteritis.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding rare infectious complications after angiography.
- Discusses the specific challenges in diagnosing and managing bacterial endarteritis.
- Outlines therapeutic strategies for this critical condition and its sequelae.