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Infectious Aortitis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm From Clostridium Septicum

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A 71-year-old male presented with 1-day history of back pain. Imaging displayed an enlarging thoracic aortic aneurysm with gas in the aortic wall. Blood cultures grew Clostridium septicum. He underwent resection, debridement, and in situ aortic replacement with a rifampin-soaked graft under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. His recovery was uncomplicated. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101783