Mycotic pseudoaneurysm associated with aortic coarctation.
J Cardiovasc Magn Reson
; 2(3): 209-12, 2000.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11545118
ABSTRACT
Development of a mycotic aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm after subacute bacterial endarteritis is uncommon. Nonetheless, patients with coarctation of the aorta are more likely to develop this complication. We describe a case of a large pseudoaneurysm discovered in a child with a previously undiagnosed aorta coarctation. Successful repair was performed with the aid of partial left heart bypass and the use of an interposition graft. A high index of suspicion is necessary to accurately diagnose this rare but life-threatening entity.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Coartação Aórtica
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Aneurisma Infectado
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Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica
/
Falso Aneurisma
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiovasc Magn Reson
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
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DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos