Mycotic aneurysm complicating a covered stent implanted for coarctation of the aorta in a child

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2012 Jul 1;3(3):379-81. doi: 10.1177/2150135112439079.

Abstract

A mycotic aneurysm associated with a covered stent in the thoracic aorta of a 12-year-old child was successfully managed by excision and replacement with aortic homograft. On follow-up, there was unobstructed flow through the homograft. This case highlights the need for high index of suspicion for mycotic aneurysm and prompt surgical intervention in children with coarctation of aorta who present with features of infective endocarditis.

Keywords: aortic aneurysm; coarctation; infective endocarditis; mycotic aneurysm; stent graft.