Management of suspected mycotic suprarenal aortic aneurysm.
Mycotic aortic aneurysm is an uncommonly encountered entity. The diagnosis and management are challenging problems. Involvement of the visceral aorta creates additional problems in management. Experience with a patient having this diagnosis and the dilemma in treatment forms the basis of this report.
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Department of Surgery, Health Science Center, Syracuse, New York 13210.
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D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents