Mycotic aneurysm at site of formerly ligated ductus arteriosus caused by infective endarteritis

A mycotic aneurysm caused by infective endarteritis occurred at the site of a formerly ligated ductus arteriosus. Because of external pressure by the aneurysm upon the aorta, the clinical syndrome of coarctation of the aorta was mimicked. After antibiotic treatment successful surgery was performed.

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Published inBritish Heart Journal Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 103 - 105
Main Authors Hess, J, Bink-Boelkens, M T, Dankert, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society 01.01.1982
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects
Aneurysm, Infected - etiology
Aorta, Thoracic
Aortic Aneurysm - etiology
Child
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - surgery
Endarteritis - complications
Female
Humans
Postoperative Complications
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Summary:A mycotic aneurysm caused by infective endarteritis occurred at the site of a formerly ligated ductus arteriosus. Because of external pressure by the aneurysm upon the aorta, the clinical syndrome of coarctation of the aorta was mimicked. After antibiotic treatment successful surgery was performed.
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ISSN:0007-0769
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DOI:10.1136/hrt.47.1.103