Endovascular repair of a tuberculous mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm with a custom-made device.
J Vasc Surg
; 51(5): 1272-5, 2010 May.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20223626
Mycotic aortic aneurysms are rare and it is unlikely that any center will obtain extensive experience in their management. The aim of treatment is to repair the aorta and eradicate the infection with minimal operative and postoperative risk. We describe a case in which a custom-made endovascular stent graft provided the optimal treatment strategy and remained durable at 4 years of follow-up.
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
/
Aneurisma Infectado
/
Stents
/
Angioplastia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Observational_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
/
Humans
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vasc Surg
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido