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Rapid dilatation of mycotic aneurysm of dissecting aorta caused by Edwardsiella tarda

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: was identified from the blood culture. Computed tomography scanning revealed a mycotic aneurysm of the dissecting descending aorta. Despite appropriate intravenous antibiotic therapy, the aneurysm dilated rapidly. Thus, an emergency surgery was performed to replace the descending aorta with a graft that was surrounded by a latissimus dorsi muscle flap. Her postoperative course was uneventful.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2024.101640

Authors: Naoto Fukunaga, Tatsuto Wakami, Akio Shimoji, Otohime Mori, Kosuke Yoshizawa, Nobushige Tamura

Institution: Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center

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: $1,250