An Aortoenteric Fistula Arising after Endovascular Management of a Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complicated with a Psoas Abscess

GÜLCÜ A., GEZER N. S., UĞURLU Ş. B., Goktay A. Y.

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.41, no.4, pp.350-353, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.350-353
  • Keywords: Aortic aneurysm, Infection, Fistula, Endovascular aortic repair, SINGLE-CENTER EXPERIENCE, REPAIR
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Mycotic aortic aneurysms account for 1-3% of all aortic aneurysms. The management of this disease is controversial. Since open surgical repair is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, endovascular aneurysm repair is an alternative treatment method with promising early and midterm outcomes, although its long-term durability is unknown.