Use of computed tomography-guided biopsy to detect Peptostreptococcus micros-induced mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm after endovascular repair

Mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is rare but lethal. Detection of the causative bacteria is important for successful treatment. In some cases, however, no micro-organisms are detected by repeated blood cultures. Open surgery is the standard procedure for MAA, but endovascular intervention is also perfo...

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Main Authors: Tomoya Takigawa, MD, Hironori Baba, MD, Manabu Hisahara, MD, Yusuke Ando, MD, Yoshie Ochiai, MD, Shigehiko Tokunaga, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428719300991