Long-Term Survival After Coverage With Prevertebral Fascia for Abdominal Aortic Stump Closure
Takehiro Inoue1, Masato Imura2, Toshio Kaneda2
11 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mimihara General Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
|January 20, 2017
Summary
Graft-enteric fistula after aortic aneurysm repair is serious. A 1-stage surgery involving graft removal, bypass, and stump closure with fascia and omentum achieved an 8-year infection-free outcome.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Infectious Disease Management
Background:
- Abdominal aortic graft-enteric fistula is a rare but severe complication following aortic aneurysm repair.
- Aortic stump disruption is a significant concern in the long-term management of these cases.
- Effective strategies for managing late complications of aortic grafts are crucial.
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