Open Repair of a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Patient with Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection

ABSTRACT

We report a rare case of a patient who presented in our department with a ruptured 7,5cm infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. The patient was hemodynamically unstable, and we proceeded immediately with an open repair procedure with successful result. Rapid antigen test for COVID-19 was negative but one day after the PCR test from bronchial secretions turned positive. Fortunately, no transmission of the disease was noted. Rapid antigen test result is insufficient and full protective measures should be implemented in all emergent situations to avoid COVID-19 spread.