| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2913776 | European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
IntroductionMycotic aneurysm of the aorta is a rare diagnosis with high mortality.ReportPercutaneous coronary intervention was complicated by bacteraemia with Staphylococcus aureus and a mycotic aortic aneurysm, an unusual complication of coronary angiography. Combining CT and PET scan showed a hotspot in the thoracic aorta. After six months of antibiotic treatment she fully recovered. Repeated CT/PET scanning revealed complete abolishment of the aortic abnormalities.DiscussionThis report suggests that diagnosing and follow-up of aortitis is feasible with combined CT/PET scan and may help in determining choice and duration of therapy.
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Authors
H. van der Wal, P.P. van Geel, R.A. de Boer,