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

Carlos N. Monarrez; Romeo F. Montalvo; Vincent R. Conti; David W. Sapire

doi:10.1007/BF02424975

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

Carlos N. Monarrez, Romeo F. Montalvo, Vincent R. Conti, David W. Sapire

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	297-300
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pediatric Cardiology
Volume	5
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02424975
State	Published - Dec 1984
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Infection aneurysm
PTFE

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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