| Literature DB >> 26747681 |
Jonathan M Durgin1, Edward J Arous1, Shivani Kumar1, William P Robinson1, Jessica P Simons1, Andres Schanzer2.
Abstract
Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare and present unique challenges when potential treatment options are considered. Although aortic resection with in situ grafting techniques or extra-anatomic reconstruction are the treatments of choice, endovascular aortic repair has emerged as a suitable alternative in critically ill patients. We report the successful endovascular repair of a symptomatic, mycotic juxtarenal aortic aneurysm using a physician-modified fenestrated endograft. In this patient, with >6 months of follow-up, the aneurysm has completely regressed, illustrating that in select patients with complex mycotic aneurysms, endovascular repair combined with appropriate medical management is a viable treatment strategy.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26747681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.10.058
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Vasc Surg ISSN: 0741-5214 Impact factor: 4.268