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Mycotic right subclavian artery aneurysm: a rare and challenging pathology

Mycotic subclavian artery aneurysms are rare but challenging pathology. We report a 67-year-old woman who presented with recurrent bacteremia secondary to chronic clavicular osteomyelitis. Imaging demonstrated a right subclavian artery aneurysm near the innominate artery bifurcation and in close pro...

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Autores principales: Fatula, Lily, Fleming, Tyler, Jones, Brian, Carsten, Christopher
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7588738/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33134639
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.08.002
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Sumario:Mycotic subclavian artery aneurysms are rare but challenging pathology. We report a 67-year-old woman who presented with recurrent bacteremia secondary to chronic clavicular osteomyelitis. Imaging demonstrated a right subclavian artery aneurysm near the innominate artery bifurcation and in close proximity to the infected clavicle. Owing to the anatomic location, among other factors, she underwent open repair using a rifampin-soaked Dacron conduit. Analysis of the aneurysm wall identified bacteria consistent with intraoperative bone and blood cultures. Contributions from multiple surgical and medical specialties provided a favorable, long-term outcome for the patient.