Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report of Successful Anatomic Reconstruction.
- VernacularTitle:感染性腹部大動脈りゅうの一治験例
- Author:
Makoto Kamada
;
Tadaaki Abe
;
Ryousei Kuribayashi
;
Satoshi Sekine
;
Hiroaki Aida
;
Keiji Seki
;
Atsushi Meguro
;
Yoshiki Shibata
;
Keitarou Iijima
;
Katsuyuki Kondoh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1995;24(1):53-55
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: A 63-year-old woman who was diagnosed a having impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm underwent urgent anatomic reconstruction. Histopathological findings revealed abscess formation around the aneurysmal wall, and a definitive diagnosis of mycotic aneurysm was established. Successful management of this rare aortic disease depends on early accurate diagnosis, control of infection and careful surgical management.