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In Situ Replacement of Infected Pseudoaneurysm of the Aortic Arch and Brachiocephalic Trunk Using Surgeon-Made
Joanna Halman1, Łukasz Znaniecki1, Piotr Siondalski2
1Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center, Gdańsk, Poland.
Abstract:
An infection and aortic arch pseudoaneurysm can be fatal if not emergently and adequately treated. Optimal surgical procedures and optimal graft materials remain controversial. We describe a 61-year-old patient who underwent in situ repair of the infected pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch. A porcine pericardium patch (BioIntegral Surgical Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada) was used to reconstruct the aortic wall, followed by the reconstruction of the brachiocephalic trunk using a surgeon-made tube. The patient made a full recovery. Self-made tube grafts for in situ reconstruction offer many advantages and may be a valuable option.
