| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9167079 | EJVES Extra | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present a case of a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm from Listeria Monocytogenes aortitis. A contained ruptured saccular thoracic aortic aneurysm was diagnosed on MRA in an elderly male with hemoptysis. He underwent a successful surgical repair. L. Monocytogenes is a food borne Gram-positive bacillus, usually associated with gastroenteritis. Our patient had a recent upper and lower endoscopy with possible simultaneous aortic cross contamination and secondary seeding.
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Authors
S. Barkhordarian, A. Harris, R. Patterson,