Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2886552 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic endografts have been successfully used for treatment of selected mycotic aneurysms, generally after adequate treatment of the primary infection with intravenous antibiotics. This case demonstrates the unfavorable natural history of endograft placement in an unsuspected mycotic aneurysm. A high index of suspicion for possible aortic infection should be maintained for patients with systemic symptoms and unusual aortic pathology prior to choosing endovascular repair.
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Authors
Heather K. Wheeler, Elina Quiroga, Ted R. Kohler, Gale L. Tang,