A Case of Stent Graft Infection Coupled With Aorto-Esophageal Fistula Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in a Complex Patient

The incidence of peri-stent graft infection (PGI) following thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is low, but the associated mortality rates are extremely high. The diagnosis of this complication can be difficult due to nonspecific symptoms. Here, we report a case of PGI combined with an aorto...

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Main Authors: Lee, Sung Ho, Song, Pil Sang, Kim, Wook Sung, Park, Kwang Bo, Choi, Seung-Hyuk
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Cardiology 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3369972/