Ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm following coronary bypass in a hemodialysis patient with fever of unknown origin

R. Kantor, R. Pauzner, N. Golubev, A. Shinfeld, Z. Farfel, A. K. Smolinsky

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Abstract

A unique patient who developed pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta after coronary artery bypass grafting is presented. This case is peculiar due to the presenting symptom being fever of unknown origin. It is the first description of a patient on hemodialysis, who developed ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)633-634
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume42
Issue number5
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aneurysm, false
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Coronary artery bypass, adverse effects
  • Fever of unknown origin
  • Hemodialysis

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