Successful Endovascular Aneurysm Repair For Brucella Mycotic Aneurysm Acquired From Ingestion Of Sheep Placenta

An aortic aneurysm infected by Brucella is rarely seen. In this case report, we describe a Brucella mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm acquired from ingestion of sheep placenta. Clinical symptoms included fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis was confirmed by blood culture and computed tomography (CT) angiography. Patient had increased abdominal pain during hospitalization and repeated CT showed a rapidly enlarging mycotic aneurysm. Emergent endovascular repair was successfully performed using a bifurcated stent-graft and combined intravenous and oral antibiotics were administrated.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 27, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Hai-Lei Li, Yiu Che Chan, Dong-Zhe Cui, Ning Li, Stephen W. Cheng Source Type: research