The operation for a ruptured aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva carries a low operative risk and results in excellent long-term survival after surgical treatment.
Salmonella mycotic aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta are exceedingly rare. There are few case reports and even fewer reports of long term survival. The case of a 68-year-old female presenting with a mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta caused by Salmonella species is described, which involved successful surgical intervention.
The results of this study suggest that the off-pump technique is a safe and efficacious method for myocardial revascularization in elderly patients and that the short-term outcome obtained with this technique are promising. Our data suggest that the off-pump technique is preferable in these patients.
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