Mycotic aneurysm of the inferior mesenteric artery.
This is the first reported case of successful management of a mycotic aneurysm of the inferior mesenteric artery. The only helpful clinical manifestations were episodes of previous abdominal pain and a history of bacterial endocarditis. The surgical management involved simple excision without revascularization of the inferior mesenteric artery.
D000328:Adult; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications; D006556:Heroin Dependence; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery