Abstract
Composite graft infection after aortic root replacement is a serious complication and requires surgical reintervention with a high mortality rate. We report two cases of composite graft infection 3 months and 44 months after the primary operation. Each successfully underwent redo aortic root replacement with a new composite graft and a Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis, respectively. Both patients are currently well and without recurrence of infection 35 months and 48 months postoperatively.
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Murayama, H., Asano, S., Yanai, M. et al. Reoperation for composite graft infection after aortic root replacement. Jpn J Thorac Caridovasc Surg 53, 490–493 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-005-0093-8
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