Abdominal aortic salmonellosis.
A recent example of Salmonella mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm is presented together with a review of the 24 other cases in the literature. Emphasis is placed on common modes of presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management. A review of current theories of etiology is presented along with a new, more descriptive classification of mycotic aneurysms.
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents