[A case of abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm due to Salmonella enteritidis septicemia]

Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi. 1992 Feb;93(2):212-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 66-year-old man suffering from high fever and abdominal pain was diagnosed as abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm due to Salmonella enteritidis septicemia. After complete remission of infection with the antibiotic therapy, we performed a replacement of abdominal aorta with a prosthetic graft. Infection parameters are normal 5 months postoperatively. Although Salmonella septicemia is a serious disorder, it is not a rare infection recently as compromised host increases more. Rapid diagnosis, adequate antibiotic therapy and surgical treatment are essential for successful result of Salmonella aortic aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, Infected / drug therapy
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / surgery
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Aortic Aneurysm / drug therapy
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Bacteremia / complications*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Salmonella Infections / complications*
  • Salmonella enteritidis*