Mycotic False Aneurysm of the Descending Thoracic Aorta due to Candida albicans: Successful Removal and in situ Grafting

AUTOR(ES)

Baruffi, E.

RESUMO

We report the successful removal of a mycotic false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta. The aneurysm developed after a sepsis secondary to Canadida albicans. General signs of infection were absent at the time of surgery, although the aortic wall was still infected. A Dacron graft was inserted after resection of the entire aortic wall, and irrigation of the left pleura with amphotericin B was started postoperatively. The patient recovered fully and is in good condition one year after the operation. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1986; 13: 459-462)

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