Mycotic aortic aneurysms treated by endovascular repair: initial experience in a single center
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2018.1432741
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is an uncommon cause of aneurysmal aortic disease. However, it may have an aggressive presentation and a complicated early outcome. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of MAA is emerging as… read more here.
Keywords: treated endovascular; single center; mycotic aortic; aortic aneurysms ... See more keywords
Endovascular repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms confers good medium-term outcomes and aneurysmal sac resolution.
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DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2020165
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is a life-threatening condition. Endovascular repair (EVAR) of aortic aneurysms has been found to be a safe and effective alternative to open repair. We aimed to present the short- to… read more here.
Keywords: endovascular repair; mycotic aortic; sac resolution; aneurysmal sac ... See more keywords
Clinical Characteristics and Longitudinal Outcomes of Primary Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms
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DOI: 10.1177/0003319719858784
Abstract: Medical therapy for mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA) is almost universally fatal, while surgical and endovascular repair carry high morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes between patients receiving treatment for… read more here.
Keywords: mycotic aortic; endovascular repair; medical therapy; aortic aneurysms ... See more keywords
Management of Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms: Work in Progress
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DOI: 10.1177/0003319720904508
Abstract: Cullen et al report the outcomes of 38 patients with mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAAs) offered endovascular repair (n 1⁄4 21), open surgery (n 1⁄4 10), or medical therapy alone (n 1⁄4 7). Median (range) survival… read more here.
Keywords: aneurysms work; mycotic aortic; work progress; aortic aneurysms ... See more keywords
Infection-relapse and a potentially surgical stratification model for the treatment of mycotic aortic aneurysms: A propensity-matched pilot study
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DOI: 10.1177/1708538119843418
Abstract: Objective This study evaluates the overall survival and the infection-relapse after endovascular repair (Endo) vs. open surgery (Open) for mycotic aortic aneurysms and the potential influence of perioperative severity of infection to the decision-making on… read more here.
Keywords: propensity matched; mycotic aortic; infection; aortic aneurysms ... See more keywords
Imaging features of mycotic aortic aneurysms.
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DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-941
Abstract: Infectious aortitis (IA) is a rare and life-threatening cardiovascular disease. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for reducing mortality associated with mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAAs); however, early diagnosis is challenging due to the nonspecific… read more here.
Keywords: mycotic aortic; features mycotic; fdg; imaging features ... See more keywords