| Endovascular repair of aortic rupture due to Brucella aortitis. | |
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PMID: 21500181 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Brucellosis is a zoonosis, caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Brucella. Aortic involvement is a rare complication, often following embolization from infective endocarditis. However, contiguous propagation from vertebral involvement may occur. We report the case of an 81 year old patient abruptly presenting with aortic rupture due to Brucella melitensis infection. The diagnosis of aortic rupture was made by CT. The patient underwent urgent endovascular treatment using endoprosthesis deployment in the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries. Long term antibiotic treatment was given. Resolution of the acute event was obtained without further surgical treatment. 18 months after endovascular treatment, the patient remains in good health. |
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Authors:
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F Benedetto; S Lentini; G Passari; F Stilo; G De Caridi; A Cascio; F Spinelli |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: VASA. Zeitschrift für Gefässkrankheiten Volume: 40 ISSN: 0301-1526 ISO Abbreviation: VASA Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-18 Completed Date: 2011-06-07 Revised Date: 2012-10-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0317051 Medline TA: Vasa Country: Switzerland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 150-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Vascular Surgery Unit, Policlinico G. Martino University Hospital, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. |
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Aged, 80 and over Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Aortic Rupture / microbiology, radiography, surgery* Aortitis / microbiology, radiography, surgery* Aortography / methods Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* Brucella melitensis / isolation & purification* Brucellosis / complications, diagnosis, microbiology* Endovascular Procedures* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Spondylitis / complications, diagnosis, microbiology* Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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