| Literature DB >> 15201011 |
Nikos Kotzampassakis1, Pierre Delanaye, François Masy, Etienne Creemers.
Abstract
We describe the placement of an endovascular stent-graft in a patient with mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta caused by Salmonella. Endovascular grafting combined with antibiotic therapy in thoracic mycotic aneurysms might represent an alternative to conventional surgery in patients with high operative risk.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15201011 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2004.02.035
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191