Septic involvement of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) anastomoses producing false aneurysms: diagnosis and problems related to management.

Abstract

Two patients with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts developed mycotic aneurysms at the suture lines. Both patients had chronic illnesses and recurrent infections. Attempts to surgically treat these aneurysms were unsuccessful. Infections involving PTFE grafts used in the management of children with congenital heart disease have not been reported. Problems related to diagnosis and management are discussed.

• Authors: C N Monarrez, R F Montalvo, V R Conti, D W Sapire
• Journal: Pediatric cardiology (Pediatr Cardiol) Vol. 5 Issue 4 Pg. 297-300 ( 1984) ISSN: 0172-0643 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6398429 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polytetrafluoroethylene

Topics

• Aneurysm, Infected (etiology)
• Aorta, Thoracic (surgery)
• Aortic Aneurysm (etiology)
• Blood Vessel Prosthesis
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Heart Defects, Congenital (surgery)
• Humans
• Infant
• Klebsiella Infections (etiology)
• Polytetrafluoroethylene
• Pseudomonas Infections (etiology)
• Reoperation
• Sepsis (etiology)
• Streptococcal Infections (etiology)
• Streptococcus pyogenes
• Subclavian Artery (surgery)
• Surgical Wound Infection (etiology)
• Thrombosis (etiology)