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Serial PET-CT Scans Can Help Determine Duration of Antibiotic Therapy After Endovascular Mycotic Thoracic Aortic

Jonathan Weissmann1, Ali Shnaker1, Shadi Mahajna1

  • 1Vascular Surgery Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel.

Open Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|August 27, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Mycotic aortic aneurysms require prolonged antibiotic therapy. Sequential PET-CT scans guided extended antibiotic treatment duration after successful endovascular repair in a rare case.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Mycotic aortic aneurysm is a rare, life-threatening vascular condition.
  • Optimal duration of antibiotic therapy post-intervention lacks consensus.
  • Close follow-up is crucial after surgical or endovascular repair.

Observation:

  • A patient diagnosed with a mycotic aortic aneurysm underwent successful endovascular repair.
  • Extended postoperative antibiotic treatment was administered.
  • Treatment duration was guided by serial Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scans.

Findings:

  • Sequential PET-CT imaging over 6 months demonstrated successful aneurysm treatment.
  • This approach allowed for a tailored duration of antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

  • Serial PET-CT scans may offer a valuable tool for monitoring treatment response and guiding antibiotic duration in mycotic aortic aneurysms.
  • This case highlights a potential strategy for managing complex vascular infections.
  • Further research could validate this imaging-guided approach for optimizing patient outcomes.
Keywords:
Aortic aneurysmHaemophilus influenzaMycoticPET-CTendovascular

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