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Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Secondary to Septic Embolism of a Thoracic Aorta Graft Infection

Carla Lorena Blanco Amil1, Jorge Vidal Rey1, Irene López Arquillo1

  • 1Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Vigo, Spain.

Annals of Vascular Surgery
|March 12, 2016
PubMed

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Mycotic aneurysms are rare, often linked to graft infections. This case details a unique mycotic aneurysm from thoracic aorta graft infection, successfully treated with surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Aortic Aneurysms

Background:

  • Mycotic aneurysms represent a small fraction of aortic aneurysms, with limited literature on their formation post-septic embolism from graft infections.
  • Septic emboli originating from graft infections are an uncommon cause of secondary aneurysm formation.

Observation:

  • This report describes a rare instance of a mycotic aneurysm.
  • The aneurysm was caused by septic embolism originating from a thoracic aorta graft infection.

Findings:

  • The study presents the first reported case of a mycotic aneurysm stemming from a thoracic aorta graft infection via septic embolism.
  • Conventional surgical intervention was employed for treatment.
  • The patient experienced a successful outcome and positive evolution post-surgery.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for thoracic aorta graft infections to lead to mycotic aneurysms.
  • Successful management with conventional surgery offers a viable treatment option for such rare conditions.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal management of graft-related mycotic aneurysms is warranted.

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