| Multiple mycotic aortic aneurysms due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. | |
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PMID: 14738083 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Primary pneumococcal aortic mycotic aneurysms are rare clinical entities. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature. Extremely rare presentation is the occurrence of three simultaneous aneurysms. Treatment usually necessitates intravenous antibiotherapy combined with staged surgical interventions. This report highlights the case of a 52-year-old man with multiple Streptococcus pneumoniae mycotic aneurysms that were simultaneously and successfully treated during a one-stage surgical procedure. The aorta may be prone to infection, especially when its intima is structurally altered by pathologic processes like atherosclerosis, inflammation or trauma. Mycotic aneurysm is a rare but serious vascular condition needing urgent medical and surgical attention because of potential lethal complications. |
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Authors:
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Marianne Coutu; Jean-François Blair |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of vascular surgery Volume: 17 ISSN: 0890-5096 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Vasc Surg Publication Date: 2003 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-01-22 Completed Date: 2004-02-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703941 Medline TA: Ann Vasc Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 554-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Vascular Surgery, CHUM-Hotel-Dieu, University of Montreal, Canada. macoutu@sympatico.ca |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aneurysm, Infected
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microbiology,
therapy* Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Aortic Aneurysm / microbiology, therapy* Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods* Humans Magnetic Resonance Angiography Male Middle Aged Pneumococcal Infections / complications* Streptococcus pneumoniae* Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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