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Mycotic Aortic Pseudoaneurysm in Zone Zero-Zero After Hybrid Therapy
Daniela Leocachin1, Joel Estrada1, Jair Quintero1
1Department of Interventional Cardiology, "Hospital de Cardiología de Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI," Mexico City, Mexico.
JACC. Case Reports
|September 19, 2025
Summary
Endovascular repair is a feasible treatment for mycotic aortic aneurysms, even as a late complication of thoracic endovascular repair (TEVAR) for aortic dissection.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Ascending aorta mycotic pseudoaneurysms are rare and their optimal management remains debated.
- Treatment options include open surgery, endovascular repair, or a hybrid approach.
- Mycotic aortic aneurysms can present as a late complication following previous aortic interventions.
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