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Pre-operative computed tomography angiography (CTA). (A) Transverse CTA scan revealing infrarenal mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm. (B) Sagittal CTA of infrarenal mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm and haematoma to the left of the distal aorta.
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A CT angiogram was obtained, which showed an abnormal appearance of the abdominal aorta, with markedly luminal irregularities with fluid and soft tissue density around the aorta; no obvious rupture was identified (Fig. 1A, B).
Histological examination of the explanted aorta This histological section of the surgical specimen taking from the explanted aorta demonstrated acute inflammation with neutrophil infiltration.
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Histological evaluation of the explanted aorta demonstrated acute inflammation with neutrophil infiltration (Fig. 2).
One year post-operative ultrasound. (A) An ultrasound image of the transverse distal aortic allograft that shows no recurrent infection or aneurysm. (B) An ultrasound image of the transverse aortic bifurcation with no infection or aneurysm.
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The aortic graft was scanned by ultrasound one year after initial surgery, and he is doing well without any recurrence of symptoms (Fig. 3A, B).