Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2-2024
Publication Title
Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations
Abstract
The infectious pseudoaneurysm of the common carotid artery is a rare observation in children. We present a case of ruptured infectious common carotid aneurysm in a 14-year-old girl managed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We performed an arterial reconstruction with a saphenous vein patch. Post-operative course was simple. The patient was discharged from the hospital at post-operative day 15. She was doing well and had returned to school. Rupture of an infectious pseudoaneurysm of the common carotid artery constitutes a serious, life-threatening accident. As we have shown in this case report, its management with successful results is indeed possible, even in a resource-limited environment.
Volume
4
Issue
3
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Recommended Citation
Nzomvuama, Alphonse; Kalongo, Jean Jacques; Bayenekene, Blondel; Yanda, Stéphane; and Nsuami, M. Jacques, "Ruptured infectious pseudoaneurysm of the common carotid artery in a 14-year-old girl. management in the DR Congo" (2024). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 2857.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/2857
10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100312
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