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Highlights • Mycotic aneurysms of the pulmonary arteries are very rare with high mortality.• Risk groups are IV drug users and patients with congenital heart disorders.• Symptoms are often non-specific… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Mycotic aneurysms of the pulmonary arteries are very rare with high mortality.• Risk groups are IV drug users and patients with congenital heart disorders.• Symptoms are often non-specific and may cause a diagnostic delay.• When hemoptysis is present, the suspicion of a pulmonary aneurysm should be raised.• For rapidly progressing proximal aneurysms, a midline approach is recommended.
Keywords:
aneurysm;
approach mycotic;
case;
hemoptysis;
surgical approach
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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