An Aortoenteric Fistula Arising after Endovascular Management of a Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with a Psoas Abscess

An Aortoenteric Fistula Arising after Endovascular Management of a Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with a Psoas Abscess

Mycotic aortic aneurysms account for 1–3% of all aortic aneurysms. The management of this disease is controversial. Since open surgical repair is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, endovascular aneurysm repair is an alternative treatment method with promising early and midterm outco...

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Main Authors: Aytaç Gülcü, Naciye Sinem Gezer, Şevket Baran Uğurlu, Ahmet Yiğit Göktay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2016-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Aortic aneurysm
Infection
Fistula
Endovascular aortic repair
Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/index.php/IJMS/article/view/1179

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