A Novel Hybrid Approach to Manage Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm Post-Renal Transplantation: Successful Graft Preservation
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Post-transplant anastomotic pseudoaneurysms are a rare but serious complication of renal transplantation, typically requiring graft sacrifice. This case report demonstrates a novel hybrid approach for managing a mycotic pseudoaneurysm while preserving graft function. <i>Case report:</i> A 56-year-old male developed a pseudoaneurysm at the anastomotic site after cadaveric kidney transplantation, presenting with recurrent infections and declining renal function. Imaging confirmed the pseudoaneurysm. A hybrid strategy combining femoral-femoral bypass with a polytetrafluoroethylene graft, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stenting, and coil embolization was performed. <i>Results</i>: The intervention successfully isolated the pseudoaneurysm and preserved graft function. Post-procedure, serum creatinine levels improved, stabilizing at 2.3 mg/dL during follow-up. Imaging confirmed no residual flow in the aneurysm, and vascular complications were absent. <i>Conclusions</i>: This report highlights a successful combined surgical and endovascular approach for treating mycotic pseudoaneurysms, preserving graft function and restoring limb blood flow. This strategy offers a promising alternative for managing complex post-transplant complications, though long-term outcomes require further evaluation.
Authors
- Dah‐Shyong Yü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7594-0070)
- Yi‐Chang Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0144-1858)
- Chih‐Wei Tsao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7214-8766)
- Pei-Jhang Chiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2238-5012)
- Meng-Han Chou
- H Li
- Hui-Kung Ting (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5529-0330)
- Chien‐Chang Kao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0107-4450)
- Yu-Cing Jhuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6587-2887)
- Ming-Hsin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9093-1009)
- En Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1262-5361)
- Sheng‐Tang Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4487-1575)
- Chin-Li Chen
- Sun‐Yran Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6740-8405)
- Guang‐Huan Sun
Institutions
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TW)
- Zuoying Armed Forces General Hospital (TW)
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicina
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030521
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.04