Development of Simultaneous Anastomotic False Aneurysms at Both Ends of an Autologous Vein Graft caused by Methicillin-Resistent Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Abstract

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is a well recognised problem, especially in vascular surgical patients with synthetic bypass grafts. This is to our knowledge the first report in the literature of the development of anastomotic false aneurysms at both ends of an autologous vein graft, as a result of MRSA infection within the vascular wall.

Key Words:

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• sepsis
• anastomotic false aneurysm

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Y.C. Chan

Mr. Y. C. Chan, M.B., B.S., B.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.S. (General Surgery) Senior Registrar in Vascular Surgery Academic Department of Surgery 1st Floor North Wing St. Thomas’ Hospital Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7EH, UK Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]