Saphenous vein graft infection: a fatal complication of postoperative mediastinitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Infection and erosion of the saphenous vein graft with mediastinal hemorrhage is a rare but highly lethal complication of cardiac surgery. This is associated with a mortality rate of 50%. We present a patient who died during the postoperative period due to this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Mediastinitis
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Saphenous Vein