Presence of periaortic gas in Clostridium septicum-infected aortic aneurysm aids in early diagnosis: a case report and systematic review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-017-1422-0
Abstract: BackgroundClostridium septicum-infected aortic aneurysm is a fatal and rare disease. We present a fatal case of C. septicum-infected aortic aneurysm and a pertinent literature review with treatment suggestions for reducing mortality rates.Case presentationA 58-year-old Japanese… read more here.
Keywords: aneurysm; periaortic gas; aortic aneurysm; infected aortic ... See more keywords