Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rare cause of mycotic aortic aneurysms, which have been classically treated with a combination of antimycobacterial medical therapy and open surgery. Endovascular therapy has been gaining popularity as an alternative to open surgery for mycotic aneurysms. We report a case of a tuberculous mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta that was successfully treated with endovascular stent-graft placement with complete resolution of the pseudoaneurysm at 1 year. We also review other cases in the previously published data to identify factors that may affect the outcome of endovascular treatment of tuberculous mycotic aneurysms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 699.e13-699.e16 |
Journal | Annals of Vascular Surgery |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine