Descending thoracic mycotic aneurysm: Successful treatment with endovascular stenting

H. Harunarashid, W. J. Jasman, M. M.I. Azim, S. Das*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Mycotic descending thoracic aneurysm with aortobronchial fistula is a rare condition which is associated with high mortality. Treatment in the era of minimally invasive procedure can often be controversial. The risk of graft infection should be considered as well as the unknown long term behavior of the endovascular stent. Here, we describe our initial experience of performing emergency thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair in an unstable patient presenting with haemoptysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)311-312
Number of pages2
JournalClinica Terapeutica
Volume163
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aneurysm
  • Aortobronchial fi stula
  • Descending
  • Endo-vascular
  • Mycotic
  • Repair
  • Thoracic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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