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MSSA Thoracic Mycotic Aneurysm Repaired with TEVAR: A Case Report
Umabalan Thirupathy1, Vikramaditya Samala Venkata1, Viraj Panchal2
1Cheshire Medical Center, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431, USA.
Reports (MDPI)
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Mycotic aortic aneurysms are rare, life-threatening infections of the aorta. Early diagnosis with CT angiography and treatment with antibiotics and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) are crucial for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Mycotic aortic aneurysm is a rare but critical condition involving infection-induced aortic dilation or pseudoaneurysm.
- High mortality risk is associated with rupture, particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease or immunocompromise.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and requires a high index of suspicion.
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