| Mycotic aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery: a delayed complication from a neglected septic embolus-a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15696255 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Mycotic aneurysm formation in a visceral artery carries a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. The authors present a case of a symptomatic superior mesenteric artery aneurysm secondary to a septic embolus in a patient who had undergone aortic valve replacement. The patient initially presented with evidence of acute intestinal ischemia from a presumed embolic source. Although an extensive bowel resection was performed, an adequate search for the embolus was not carried out. Prompt diagnosis and removal of suspected septic emboli must be performed to avoid the formation of delayed mycotic aneurysms. |
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Authors:
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Patrick J Javid; Michael Belkin; David K W Chew |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Vascular and endovascular surgery Volume: 39 ISSN: 1538-5744 ISO Abbreviation: Vasc Endovascular Surg Publication Date: 2005 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-07 Completed Date: 2005-08-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136421 Medline TA: Vasc Endovascular Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. |
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Aneurysm, Infected
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etiology* Embolism / etiology* Endocarditis / etiology Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects Humans Intestines / blood supply Ischemia / etiology* Male Medical Errors* Mesenteric Artery, Superior Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / etiology* Middle Aged Reoperation Vascular Surgical Procedures |
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