Publications by authors named "J Laissy"
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- The study aimed to investigate the background and outcomes of splenic abscesses (SAs) in patients with infective endocarditis (IE), using data from 474 patients over 16 years.
- Among the 36 patients diagnosed with SAs, the most common bacteria identified were Streptococcus spp and Enterococcus faecalis, with several patients having pre-existing conditions like diabetes and previous heart valve issues.
- The majority of the patients were treated with antibiotics, some underwent splenectomy, and overall outcomes were positive, indicating the need for careful evaluation of patients with splenic emboli due to IE.
Multimodality Imaging in Rothia Infective Endocarditis and Internal Iliac Artery Infectious Aneurysm.
Vasc Endovascular Surg
October 2024
Aneurysms of the internal iliac artery in infective endocarditis are extremely rare, with few cases reported in the literature, and infective endocarditis are rare. We describe the case of a previously healthy 62-year-old male who presented a infective endocarditis. Multi-modality imaging revealed an aneurysm of the left internal iliac artery, which was clinically silent.
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- The study examines the occurrence and location of coronary artery disease (CAD) in adults with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA), which is not well documented.
- Researchers analyzed data from 390 patients, focusing on the presence of CAD through imaging techniques like coronary angiography.
- The findings revealed that CAD is more prevalent in the proximal segment of retroaortic AAOCA compared to other types of AAOCA, with no CAD found in the proximal segment of interarterial AAOCA, and the reasons for these differences remain unclear.
Background: Hepatic artery aneurysms (HAAs), albeit rare in infective endocarditis (IE), are associated with a life-threatening morbidity.
Methods: Retrospective review of 10 HAA-IE patients based on a total of 623 IE patients managed in 2 institutions (2008-2020) versus 35 literature cases.
Results: In our patient population, HAAs (10 males, mean age 48) were incidentally found during IE workup.