Infected aortic aneurysm after intraabdominal abscess

Infected abdominal aortic aneurysm is rarely associated with an antecedent history of a localized suppurative process. This report describes a case in which an infected aortic aneurysm occurred after surgical treatment of an appendiceal abscess. Diagnosis and management of infected aneurysms are dis...

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Published inTexas Heart Institute journal Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 208 - 214
Main Authors ROGERS, A. J, ROWLANDS, B. J, FLYNN, T. C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Houston, TX Texas Heart Institute 01.06.1987
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Case Reports
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Medical sciences
Abdominal aorta
Human
Infection
Abscess
Aneurysm
Cardiovascular disease
Aortic disease
Abdomen
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Summary:Infected abdominal aortic aneurysm is rarely associated with an antecedent history of a localized suppurative process. This report describes a case in which an infected aortic aneurysm occurred after surgical treatment of an appendiceal abscess. Diagnosis and management of infected aneurysms are discussed, together with a review of the literature.
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ISSN:0730-2347
1526-6702