Detection of postoperative pseudoaneurysms following abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in Behçet's disease by MRA

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2002 Apr;43(2):251-4.

Abstract

We report the development of two anastomotic pseudoaneurysms in a patient with Behçet's disease eighteen months after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Major asymptomatic vascular complications should be suspected in patients with Behçet's disease with a history of vascular surgery and treated expediently due to the risk of rupture. Magnetic resonance angiography, contrast-enhanced computed tomography or ultrasound scanning should be performed at least every 6 months after vascular surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Behcet Syndrome / complications*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene