Escherichia coli primary aortitis presenting as sequelae of incompletely treated urinary tract infection.
J Vasc Surg
; 55(6): 1779-81, 2012 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of nonaneurysmal infectious aortitis (IA) with the causative microorganism being Escherichia coli. The patient was a 78-year-old man who presented with a 3-week history of abdominal pain, fevers, and anorexia after treatment for a urinary tract infection. The patient had positive blood cultures and a computed tomography scan that had signs of IA. He was treated with intravenous antibiotics and extra-anatomic revascularization with excision and debridement of the infected aortic segment with a good outcome. IA is an uncommon condition with a high mortality rate; however, if diagnosed early, it can be successfully treated.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aortitis
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Infecciones Urinarias
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Escherichia coli
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Infecciones por Escherichia coli
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vasc Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
Año:
2012
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos