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Mycotic Aneurysm of the Aortic ArMycotic Aneurysm of the Aortic Ar
- Other Titles
- Mycotic Aneurysm of the Aortic Ar
- Issue Date
- 2014
- Publisher
- 대한중환자의학회
- Keywords
- aortic arch; infected aneurysm; Staphylococcus aureus
- Citation
- Acute and Critical Care, v.29, no.3, pp.231 - 233
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- KCI
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- Journal Title
- Acute and Critical Care
- Volume
- 29
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 231
- End Page
- 233
- ISSN
- 2586-6052
- Abstract
- A mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is rare. We report a case of mycotic aneurysm that developed in the aortic arch. An 86-year-old man was admitted with fever and general weakness. Blood culture yielded methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Chest X-ray showed an enlarged aortic arch, and computed tomography scan revealed an aneurysm in the aortic arch. The patient was treated only with antibiotics and not surgically. The size of the aneurysm increased rapidly, resulting in bronchial obstruction and superimposed pneumonia. The patient died of respiratory failure.
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