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  • Title: Mycotic pseudo-aneurysm of the ascending thoracic aorta after cardiac transplantation.
    Author: Palanichamy N, Gregoric ID, La Francesca S, Smart FW.
    Journal: J Heart Lung Transplant; 2006 Jun; 25(6):730-3. PubMed ID: 16730580.
    Abstract:
    A large mycotic pseudo-aneurysm of the ascending thoracic aorta was found in a patient with empyema and infectious mediastinitis after an orthotopic heart transplant procedure. The patient underwent surgical resection of the pseudo-aneurysm with patch aortoplasty and was treated with appropriate long-term antibiotic therapy. The patient continues to do well 3 months after surgery. Early surgical intervention combined with pre-operative and prolonged post-operative antibiotic therapy and close follow-up is essential in these patients.
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