Endovascular repair of a tuberculous mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm with a custom-made device

J Vasc Surg. 2010 May;51(5):1272-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.12.047. Epub 2010 Mar 11.

Abstract

Mycotic aortic aneurysms are rare and it is unlikely that any center will obtain extensive experience in their management. The aim of treatment is to repair the aorta and eradicate the infection with minimal operative and postoperative risk. We describe a case in which a custom-made endovascular stent graft provided the optimal treatment strategy and remained durable at 4 years of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / surgery*
  • Angiography / methods
  • Angioplasty / instrumentation*
  • Angioplasty / methods
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Preoperative Care
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Contrast Media