PMID: 8585688Oct 1, 1995Paper

Mycotic pseudoaneurysm complicating flap closure of an infected median sternotomy

Annals of Plastic Surgery
J B O'ConnellG W Sandberg

Abstract

False aneurysm, or pseudoaneurysm, formation is a well-recognized complication of cardiac surgery that can occur in the setting of postoperative mediastinitis. We present the first case report of a pseudoaneurysm involving flap closure of the infected mediastinum and discuss the presentation and diagnosis of this life-threatening complication.

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