Endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm is superior to open surgery regarding perioperative morbidity and mortality. Complications such as endoleaks represent a significant source of secondary intervention. Vascular graft infection is another serious complication found in 0.2 to 1 % of series. We hereby describe a case of a rapidly progressive aortic infection by Cutibacterium acnes following a percutaneous embolization procedure for a type II endoleak.
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