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Evolution of mycotic aortic aneurysm treatment by endovascular repair

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Introduction

Endovascular intervention for mycotic aortic aneurysms is now an alternative treatment option.

Case report

An 83-year-old male presented with confusion and pyrexia of unknown origin. Acute deterioration and subsequent computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a contained rupture of a mycotic aortic aneurysm for which the patient had a successful endovascular repair.

Conclusion

Endovascular management of aortic mycotic aneurysms provides an alternate and potentially safer method of intervention, particularly in patients deemed unsuitable for open repair.

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  1. Departments of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland

    L. Nqwena, M. A. Moloney, D. H. O’Donnell, S. Sheehan, D. P. Brophy & H. Prins

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Correspondence to M. A. Moloney.

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Nqwena, L., Moloney, M.A., O’Donnell, D.H. et al. Evolution of mycotic aortic aneurysm treatment by endovascular repair. Ir J Med Sci 181, 401–404 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-010-0544-9

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