Successful management of mycotic anastomotic pseudoaneurysm of interposition vein graft following a carotid endarterectomy: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anastomotic pseudoaneurysms of interposition vein grafts are a rare entity that requires urgent management to prevent life-threatening complications, such as rupture and thromboembolism, especially when involving the carotid arteries. As these are rare complications and literature is sparse, we believe that this case report can aid the decision-making process in similar circumstances.

Case presentation

A 49-year-old Ukrainian male patient presented with a false aneurysm of both distal and proximal anastomosis of an interposition vein graft between the common carotid artery and the internal carotid artery, which was previously performed as a bailout procedure after the patient developed a complication of carotid surgery. The patient was successfully treated with ex

SUBMITTER: Kobza I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526709 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature