Evolution of mycotic aortic aneurysm treatment by endovascular repair.
BACKGROUND
Endovascular intervention for mycotic aortic aneurysms is now an alternative treatment option.


METHODS
An 83-year-old male presented with confusion and pyrexia of unknown origin. Acute deterioration and subsequent computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a contained rupture of a mycotic aortic aneurysm for which the patient had a successful endovascular repair.


CONCLUSIONS
Endovascular management of aortic mycotic aneurysms provides an alternate and potentially safer method of intervention, particularly in patients deemed unsuitable for open repair.
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Departments of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Moloney
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O'Donnell
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Sheehan
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Brophy
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Prins
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents