Open repair of a mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm in a 5-month-old infant

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques 2026 Open access

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Authors: Andrea Klein, Antonio Solano, Parker D. Smith, Michael Cyrus Siah, Gerardo Gonzalez-Guardiola, Khalil Chamseddin, Vivek Prakash, Michael Shih, M.Shadman Baig, Carlos H. Timaran, Robert D.B. Jaquiss, Melissa L. Kirkwood
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2026.102151
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Abstract

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) are very uncommon in pediatric patients, with mycotic TAAs even more atypical. We report the case of a 2-month-old boy with incidental findings of a TAA after treatment for prior endocarditis. Extensive infectious disease and genetic testing were unremarkable. TAA open repair and patch aortoplasty with a pulmonary artery allograft was performed. The patient was discharged on antibiotic prophylaxis, aspirin, and diuretic treatment and achieved complete recovery by the 30-day follow-up.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
102151–102151
Publication date
10 January 2026
Language
EN