Abstract
A 74-year-old woman had undergone graft replacement for abdominal aortic aneurysm and 3 years later she presented with signs of graft infection. Because the suspected cause was perforation of the third portion of the duodenum, we performed omentopexy. The infection did not recur. She was discharged on the 65th postoperative day. No sign of infection was detected 16 months after the operation. Graft infection following abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy is considered a very serious complication, as it is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Autologous tissue transposition coverage of a graft should confer the advantage of fewer stressors and improve the control of graft infection. Our findings from this patient indicate that this method could be useful in treating such types of mild graft infection.
