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Open treatment of infected abdominal aortic aneurysm stemming from perineal infection

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Infected abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) make up a small minority of AAAs yet are characterized by a high fatality rate, largely attributed to their increased risk of aneurysm rupture. This case details a rare presentation of a 56-year-old man that developed Proteus mirabilis bacteremia secondary to a perineal abscess and subsequently experienced a 3 cm growth of his previously stable AAA over an 8 day period. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a heightened suspicion for infected aortic aneurysms in sick patients and highlights the critical role of surgical management in achieving source control.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae495

Authors: Andrew Hendrix, Ankur Makani, Thomas Crafton, Camille Graham, Carlos Torres-Medina, Michael Cicchillo

Institutions: University of South Carolina, Prisma Health

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050