Abstract
The occurrence of a retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) after an aorto‐bifemoral bypass is unusual. A case of RPF as a complication of an infection of the graft prosthesis is reported. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging prove useful in diagnosing graft infection: they may reveal periprosthetic gas or perigraft fluid persisting for several months after surgery. However, they may fail when they are performed too early, and repeat performance is suggested.
Keywords: retroperitoneal fibrosis, aortic graft prosthesis, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
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