Double clostridial mycotic aneurysms of the aorta

Mycotic aortic aneurysm continues to present challenging and difficult management issues with a significant morbidity and mortality. The offending organism in the etiology of this aneurysm can be variable and unusual. The first report of two mycotic aortic aneurysms caused by Clostridium septicum in...

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Published in:	Cardiovascular surgery (London, England) Vol. 3; no. 6; p. 687
Main Authors:	Messa, 3rd, C A, Kulkarni, M, Arous, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-12-1995
Subjects:	Aged Aneurysm, Infected - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm, Infected - microbiology Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - microbiology Aortography Clostridium Infections - diagnostic imaging Clostridium Infections - microbiology Humans Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Mycotic aortic aneurysm continues to present challenging and difficult management issues with a significant morbidity and mortality. The offending organism in the etiology of this aneurysm can be variable and unusual. The first report of two mycotic aortic aneurysms caused by Clostridium septicum in the same patient is described here. Presentation and management as well as conditions commonly associated with Clostridium septicum infection and a review of all clostridial mycotic aortic aneurysms in the English literature are discussed.
ISSN:	0967-2109
DOI:	10.1016/0967-2109(96)82870-5