Complete regression of a symptomatic, mycotic juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm after treatment with fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair

Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare and present unique challenges when potential treatment options are considered. Although aortic resection with in situ grafting techniques or extra-anatomic reconstruction are the treatments of choice, endovascular aortic repair has emerged as a suitable al...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of vascular surgery 2016-09, Vol.64 (3), p.803-806
Hauptverfasser: Durgin, Jonathan M., BS, Arous, Edward J., MD, Kumar, Shivani, BS, Robinson, William P., MD, Simons, Jessica P., MD, MPH, Schanzer, Andres, MD
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Zusammenfassung:Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare and present unique challenges when potential treatment options are considered. Although aortic resection with in situ grafting techniques or extra-anatomic reconstruction are the treatments of choice, endovascular aortic repair has emerged as a suitable alternative in critically ill patients. We report the successful endovascular repair of a symptomatic, mycotic juxtarenal aortic aneurysm using a physician-modified fenestrated endograft. In this patient, with >6 months of follow-up, the aneurysm has completely regressed, illustrating that in select patients with complex mycotic aneurysms, endovascular repair combined with appropriate medical management is a viable treatment strategy.
ISSN:0741-5214
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DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2015.10.058