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Infected aortic aneurysms. A changing entity.

M N Gomes1, P L Choyke, R B Wallace

  • 1Department of Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007.

Annals of Surgery
|May 1, 1992
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Infected aortic aneurysms require high clinical suspicion for early diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) offers superior sensitivity for early detection and noninvasive follow-up compared to arteriography.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Infected (mycotic) aortic aneurysms are rare but life-threatening, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
  • Historically caused by bacterial endocarditis, modern risk factors include iatrogenic arterial trauma and immunosuppression.
  • Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella are now the most common causative agents.

Observation:

  • A review of six patients with infected aortic aneurysms compared arteriography and computed tomography (CT).
  • CT demonstrated higher sensitivity in diagnosing early-stage disease.
  • CT allows for noninvasive, cost-effective serial monitoring.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is more sensitive than arteriography for diagnosing early-stage mycotic aortic aneurysms.

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  • Surgical treatment involving resection and reconstruction (extra-anatomic bypass or in situ) was successful in four patients.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • Increased clinical awareness and early CT evaluation are crucial for timely diagnosis of infected aortic aneurysms.
    • Prompt surgical intervention combined with intensive antibiotic therapy offers the best survival chance.
    • CT imaging provides a valuable, noninvasive tool for managing these complex vascular infections.