| Rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm due to Aspergillus endocarditis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8120084 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of rupture of an acquired sinus of Valsalva aneurysm secondary to Aspergillus endocarditis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and idiopathic thrombocytopaenia purpura. Despite adequate repair and haemodynamic correction, with an apparent excellent initial result, the patient died of overwhelming sepsis at twelve days postoperatively. This case demonstrates an unusual cause of rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm and the morbidity associated with immunological dysfunction in the post-operative period. |
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Authors:
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J Hurley; E McGovern |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of cardiovascular surgery Volume: 35 ISSN: 0021-9509 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Publication Date: 1994 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-04-04 Completed Date: 1994-04-04 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0066127 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 75-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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National Cardiac Surgical Unit, Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aneurysm, Infected
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complications,
microbiology Aortic Aneurysm / etiology* Aortic Rupture / etiology* Aspergillosis / complications* Endocarditis / complications*, microbiology Fatal Outcome Humans Male Middle Aged Sinus of Valsalva / microbiology* |
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