Infected aneurysm of thoracic aorta mimicking lower esophageal perforation in an elderly diabetic patient

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wing‐Keung Cheung ◽  
Min‐Po Ho
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Patient ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Esophageal Perforation ◽  
Infected Aneurysm

scholarly journals Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tzu-Chi Wu ◽  
Ching-Chou Pai ◽  
Pin-Wen Huang ◽  
Chun-Bin Tung
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Lung Nodule ◽  
Ct Imaging ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Infected Aneurysm ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Intravenous Contrast

Abstract Background An infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a rare clinical condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with fast-growing aortic aneurysms show a high incidence of rupture. Gram-positive organisms, such as the Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species, are the most common cause of infection. Case presentation A 91-year-old man presented at our facility with high grade fever and tachypnea, which he had experienced for the previous two days. He had a history of end-stage renal disease and had been undergoing regular chest computed tomography (CT) follow-up for a left lower lung nodule. CT imaging with intravenous contrast media showed a thoracic aortic aneurysm with hemothorax. Rupture of the aneurysm was suspected. CT imaging performed a year ago showed a normal aorta. Blood samples showed a Bacillus cereus infection. The patient was successfully treated for a mycotic aortic aneurysm secondary to Bacillus cereus bacteremia. Conclusions Here, we report a rare of an infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus. Although infected aneurysms have been described well before, an aneurysm infected with Bacillus cereus is rare. Bacillus cereus, a gram-positive spore-building bacterium, can produce biofilms, which attach to catheters. It has recently emerged as a new organism that can cause serious infection.

Endovascular Stent Graft Repair for a Salmonella-Infected Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 731.e5-731.e8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weng-Fai Lao ◽  
Chien-Hsien Huang ◽  
Chia-Hsun Lin ◽  
Ming-Jen Lu ◽  
Chi-Ren Hung
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Stent Graft ◽  
Endovascular Stent ◽  
Infected Aneurysm ◽  
Endovascular Stent Graft ◽  
Stent Graft Repair ◽  
Endovascular Stent Graft Repair

Graft Replacement and Muscle Wrap for Infected Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Sakaki ◽  
Hiroshi Takano ◽  
Yuji Miyamoto ◽  
Yoshiki Sawa ◽  
Goro Matsumiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Graft Replacement ◽  
Infected Aneurysm

scholarly journals Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta

2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron-Bin Hsu ◽  
Fang-Yue Lin
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Infected Aneurysm

scholarly journals A Case of an Infected Aneurysm in the Thoracic Aorta Mimicking Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy

2015 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-326
Author(s):  
Hye Bin Gwag ◽  
Ki Sun Jung ◽  
Ji Hyeon Lee ◽  
Do Hee Kim ◽  
A Young Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Infected Aneurysm
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