# Periaortic Graft Infection Following Supracoronary Ascending Aorta Replacement: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A rare case of periaortic graft infection after aortic surgery was successfully managed without removing the original graft.

## Contribution

This case report presents a unique management approach for a rare post-surgical complication.

## Key findings

- A 46-year-old male developed a periaortic graft abscess four months after aortic surgery.
- The original graft was successfully preserved through appropriate treatment.
- This case highlights the rarity and management challenges of periaortic graft infections.

## Abstract

Periaortic graft infections are a dangerous and extremely rare subtype of aortic graft infections (AGI). We hereby report a unique case of periaortic graft abscess in a 46-year-old male four months following a supracoronary ascending aorta replacement for DeBakey Type 2 dissection, resulting in the successful preservation of the original graft.