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Kendall Wermine1, Salman Gohar2, Rusty Milhoan1
1Department of Surgery, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX.
Abstract:
This report presents a unique case of concurrent mycotic aneurysms in a 64-year-old male left ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipient. Initially admitted with odontogenic maxillary fungal sinusitis and fungemia, he later presented to our clinic with significant weight loss, fatigue, and LVAD complications. Imaging revealed a large complex mid-superior mesenteric artery aneurysm with multiple associated jejunal branches and a ruptured splenic aneurysm. Although these aneurysms were successfully managed, it is important to note the challenges in postoperative care, including anticoagulation-related complications such as post-splenectomy hematoma and intracranial bleeding. This case highlights the delicate balance between therapeutic interventions and managing LVAD-related complexities.
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