| Literature DB >> 27379506 |
Masatoshi Akiyama1, Yukihiro Hayatsu2, Ko Sakatsume2, Hidenori Fujiwara2, Takuya Shimizu3, Daijirou Akamatsu3, Risako Kakuta4, Yoshiaki Gu4, Mitsuo Kaku4, Kiichiro Kumagai2, Shunsuke Kawamoto2, Hitoshi Goto3, Noriaki Ohuchi3, Yoshikatsu Saiki2.
Abstract
Patients supported by mechanical circulatory support have to wait for longer periods for heart transplantation in Japan. Infective events are a major complication and influence survival. Here, we present the case of a patient with an implantable left ventricular assist device for 6 months who had the complication of ruptured infective common iliac aneurysm. Graft placement with an omental flap was successfully performed via the alternative surgical approach to avoid percutaneous driveline injury. In samples of aortic specimens, 16S ribosomal DNA gene analysis identified Helicobacter cinaedi. Complete removal of the infected tissue and correct pathogen identification may have been relevant to the good clinical course.Entities:
Keywords: 16S ribosomal DNA gene analysis; Infection; Mycotic aneurysm; Ventricular assist device
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27379506 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-016-0916-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Artif Organs ISSN: 1434-7229 Impact factor: 1.731