Aspergillus Species as a Rare Cause of Primary Mycotic Aneurysm With Aortoenteric Fistula.

Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is an abnormal connection between the aorta and the adjacent gastrointestinal (GI) tract and is often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. We present the case of a 65-year-old male, who presented with upper GI bleeding and melena. The patient underwent upper and lower GI examinations with no conclusive findings.

Delayed presentation of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm: A critical outcome of blunt abdominal trauma; A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Blunt abdominal trauma is one of the most common reasons for emergency department visits, and spleen and splenic vasculature is involved variably in those cases. Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm formation is one complication with potentially devastating consequences. Early detection and management are of paramount importance given its potential fatality.

National Early Warning Score (NEWS) as Prognostic Triage Tool for Septic Patients.

Purpose: We assessed the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in emergency triage for predicting sepsis-related outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of all cases enrolled in the sepsis management protocol for a one-year duration. The protocol utilized the NEWS as a screening tool for sepsis in the triage area.

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair in a case of grade III blunt aortic injury with aberrant vertebral artery origin.

Aberrant origin of the left vertebral artery (LVA) can pose a challenge during thoracic endovascular aortic repair. We encountered such a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident in whom computed tomography angiography revealed a grade IIIB blunt aortic injury with an anomalous origin of the LVA distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. On-table aortography confirmed dominance of the LVA.

Impact of delay on survival in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Rupture of the abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) is a common surgical emergency. Surgical treatment of this condition carries a high morbidity and mortality rate. For successful outcome, an early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential.