Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Nightmare Experience

World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gaind Saurabh, Nirupam Sekhar Chakraborty, Niraghatam Harshavardhan, Rumi Kumari, Sneha Jain, Ashish Gupta
DOI: 10.4236/wjcs.2026.161001
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Abstract

Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) is an autoinflammatory condition mimicking Surgical Site Infection in the postoperative period and both these conditions differ entirely in terms of their management. Early and prompt diagnosis is crucial to reducing surgical morbidity. We present a postoperative case of Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect (OS ASD) closure using a minimally invasive approach from right sided Trans Axillary site who developed an ulcerative form of PG at the surgical site and how timely diagnosis guided us in managing the patient with successful outcomes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Aortic Thrombus and Embolism Esophageal and GI Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume
16
Issue
01
Pages
1–6
Publication date
1 January 2026