Infected Aneurysms

Infected upper extremity aneurysms: a review.

OBJECTIVES To review the occurrence of mycotic aneurysm affecting upper extremity arteries. DESIGN Literature review. MATERIALS AND METHODS A MEDLINE search from 1950 until 2007 and an extensive manual search were carried out using bibliographies from relevant published papers including cases involving arteries distal to the subclavian. RESULTS A total of 149 cases (68 papers) were identi...

Management of the infected aortoiliac aneurysms.

PURPOSE We have reviewed ruptured and nonruptured infected aortoiliac aneurysms to study the clinical presentation, management and eventual outcome of patients managed with in situ prostheses, axillofemoral prostheses grafts and endovascular reconstruction. DESIGN A retrospective chart review of 16 cases treated at a single institution. METHODS From January 2007 to March 2008, a total of 93...

Infected (“Mycotic”) Thoracic Aneurysms: Pathophysiology and Imaging

Surgical Management of Infected Thoracic Aneurysms

Infected thoracic aortic aneurysm (ITAA) is a relatively rare disease. The diagnosis of ITAA is generally made comprehensively based on symptoms, laboratory data and CT findings. Several series of blood cultures are mandatory to first detect the infecting organism. ITAA is usually suspected as a result of the CT findings. A short-interval CT re-examination is essential to confirm the correct di...

A Novel Treatment Strategy for Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Infected abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare, but the symptoms are prone to become severe during the clinical course, and the prognosis is poor, with a high rate of rupture [1]. There are 2 objectives in the treatment of infected aortic aneurysms: prevention of aneurysm rup‐ ture and infection control. However, it is not easy to achieve both. No guideline has been established yet, and many issu...