| Mesenteric pseudoaneurysm resulting from septic embolism. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9841692 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Symptomatic peripheral septic embolism is a rare systemic complication of infective endocarditis. This case report describes abdominal pain secondary to a septic pseudoaneurysm in the distal superior mesenteric artery. Presentation, imaging, surgical intervention, and histologic evaluation are described, and a review of recent literature relating to this phenomenon is outlined. |
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Authors:
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D C Cassada; S L Stevens; G S Schuchmann; M B Freeman; M H Goldman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of vascular surgery Volume: 12 ISSN: 0890-5096 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Vasc Surg Publication Date: 1998 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-22 Completed Date: 1998-12-22 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703941 Medline TA: Ann Vasc Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 597-600 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abdominal Pain
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etiology Aneurysm, False / etiology* Aneurysm, Infected / etiology* Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications Embolism / complications* Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications* Humans Male Mesenteric Artery, Superior Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / etiology* Middle Aged |
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