Mycotic Aneurysm of the Aorta as an Unusual Complication of Coronary Angiography

H. van der Wal; P. P. van Geel; R. A. de Boer

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.04.014

Mycotic Aneurysm of the Aorta as an Unusual Complication of Coronary Angiography

H. van der Wal^*, P. P. van Geel, R. A. de Boer

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Abstract

Introduction:

Mycotic aneurysm of the aorta is a rare diagnosis with high mortality.

Report:

Percutaneous coronary intervention was complicated by bacteraemia with Staphylococcus aureus and a mycotic aortic aneurysm, an unusual complication of coronary angiography. Combining CT and PET scan showed a hotspot in the thoracic aorta. After six months of antibiotic treatment she fully recovered. Repeated CT/PET scanning revealed complete abolishment of the aortic abnormalities.

Discussion:

This report suggests that diagnosing and follow-up of aortitis is feasible with combined CT/PET scan and may help in determining choice and duration of therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	178-181
Number of pages	4
Journal	European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.04.014
Publication status	Published - Aug 2008
Externally published	Yes

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