[Mycotic aortic aneurysm after appendectomy].
Mycotic aneurysms are a rare complication of septic diseases. Frequently they are recognized only in an advanced stage, with resulting poor prognosis. This case report describes a perforated mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm following appendectomy. Bacterial culture revealed the presence of streptococcus zooepidemicus, an unusual finding in humans.
Rhomberg
M
M
Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie/Abteilung für Gefässchirurgie, Universität Innsbruck.
Allerberger
F
F
Mittermair
M
M
Flora
G
G
D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001062:Appendectomy; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000601:surgery*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D018502:Streptococcus equi