TREATMENT OF INFECTED PSEUDOANEURYSM IN DRUG ABUSERS: LIGATION OR RECONSTRUCTION?

Background: Recently, there has been an increase in the incidence of major vascular complications such as infected pseudoaneurysm due to intravenous drug use. Objective: For better understanding of the existing controversies regarding the optimal surgical management of infected pseudoaneurysm, the present study was conducted. Methods: Conclusion: Ligation is the optimal management for infected pseudoaneurysm, because it is easy, cost-effective, and safe. Reconstruction is not recommended, because of an extended infection at the location of pseudoaneurysm and at the artificial graft site