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ArticleEuropean heart journal. Case reports2026

Amir Hakanovic, Filipe Patricio, Andres Spirig, Michel Zuber, Tobias A Fuchs

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Article in European heart journal. Case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Amir HakanovicDepartment of Cardiology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9903-1962
Filipe PatricioDepartment of Cardiology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9053-8139
Andres SpirigDepartment of Radiology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0734-2314
Michel ZuberDepartment of Cardiology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2169-9036
Tobias A FuchsDepartment of Cardiology, Kantonsspital Aarau, Tellstrasse 25, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8812-9359

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Abstract

Background: Dehiscence of a composite graft following aortic valve (AV) and ascending aorta replacement represents a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. The need for re-operation after a Bentall procedure is usually related to the development of an endocarditis, formation of (pseudo)aneurysms, or recurrent dissection. We report a rare case of late pseudoaneurysm formation due to Case summary: A 52-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department due to dizziness, diplopia, right-sided hemiparesis, and dysarthria. Five and a half years ago, the patient underwent a replacement of the AV and entire ascending aorta due to a bicuspid AV with combined valvular disease and ascending aortic aneurysm. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large, perfused posterior pseudoaneurysm caused by the dehiscence of the composite graft, while the mechanical valve remained well functioning. After 8 days of incubation, Discussion: The dehiscence of a composite graft is a rare but serious complication following AV and aortic replacement with a high mortality.

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Aortic diseaseCase reportCutibacterium acnesInfective endocarditisMechanical valve prosthesisPseudoaneurysm

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