Mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta: the role of transesophageal echocardiography.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1996
Abstract
Mycotic aneurysms of the aorta are prone to rupture. Thus rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential so that surgical repair can be undertaken. We report a case of mycotic aortic aneurysm caused by mitral valve endocarditis. The aneurysm situated at the junction of the thoracoabdominal aorta was readily detected by transesophageal echocardiography. Computed tomography and aortography were complementary to transesophageal echocardiography in establishing the diagnosis. The patient underwent successful repair and acute inflammation of the aneurysm was present at histologic examination.
Volume
9
Issue
5
First Page
663
Last Page
667
ISSN
0894-7317
Published In/Presented At
Joffe, I. I., Emmi, R. P., Oline, J., Jacobs, L. E., Owen, A. N., Ioli, A., Najjar, D., & Kotler, M. N. (1996). Mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta: the role of transesophageal echocardiography. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography, 9(5), 663–667. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0894-7317(96)90062-0
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8887869
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division
Document Type
Article