Infection with fatal outcome after endovascular metallic stent placement

The authors describe a case in which infection developed in a patient after placement of a metallic endoprosthesis in the iliac artery. The patient died of respiratory failure secondary to sepsis. Imaging studies did not reveal an abscess, aneurysm, or stent occlusion. Stent cultures and hemoculture...

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Published in:	Radiology Vol. 192; no. 2; p. 363
Main Authors:	Therasse, E, Soulez, G, Cartier, P, Passerini, L, Roy, P, Bruneau, L, Gaboury, L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1994
Subjects:	Fatal Outcome Humans Iliac Artery - diagnostic imaging Iliac Artery - pathology Male Metals Middle Aged Radiography, Interventional Staphylococcal Infections - diagnostic imaging Staphylococcal Infections - etiology Staphylococcal Infections - pathology Stents - adverse effects
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Summary:	The authors describe a case in which infection developed in a patient after placement of a metallic endoprosthesis in the iliac artery. The patient died of respiratory failure secondary to sepsis. Imaging studies did not reveal an abscess, aneurysm, or stent occlusion. Stent cultures and hemocultures grew Staphylococcus aureus. As with any foreign body, infectious complications may occur after insertion of metallic stents and should be recognized as soon as possible to initiate appropriate therapy.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.192.2.8029398