Abstract:Mycotic aneurysms are irreversible dilatation, localized in the artery due to the destruction of the wall by an infectious agent. We present the case of a 65 year old man treated for saccular aortic aneurysm, infra-renal secondary to infection with Salmonella Paratyphi B. After appropriate antibiotic therapy, the patient underwent resection with aneurysmal debridement followed by anatomical reconstruction with a prosthetic graft.He recovered well and quickly returned to normal functional status.The mycotic aor… Show more
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