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Multiple mycotic aneurysms infected with Haemophilus influenzae

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Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms are a relatively uncommon phenomenon that can pose a distinct treatment dilemma for the treating surgeon. It is rare to find Haemophilus influenzae as the causative organism, and it is even more rare to find multiple aneurysms in the same patient. We present the first case to our knowledge to be described in the literature of multiple mycotic aneurysms caused by H. influenzae. The treatment presented - using high-dose antibiotics and cryopreserved homografts - has worked well in this instance. This approach is supported in the literature. © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Author(s): Nath AF, Clarke MJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Annals of Vascular Surgery

Year: 2014

Volume: 28

Issue: 3

Pages: 741.e11-741.e13

Print publication date: 01/04/2014

Online publication date: 25/10/2013

Acceptance date: 15/07/2013

ISSN (print): 0890-5096

ISSN (electronic): 1615-5947

Publisher: Elsevier Inc.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2013.07.016

DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.07.016

PubMed id: 24495332

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