Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0002-9394(61)90146-5 | DOI Listing |
Cureus
March 2024
The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
A 79-year-old man presented to our hospital with complaints of a sudden worsening of swelling in the right popliteal fossa and fever persisting for a week. Upon close examination, an infected popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) was identified. Given the risk of rupture, the patient was advised to undergo surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2023
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, J J M Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka India.
The term chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) refers to middle ear infections lasting more than three months that lead to perforated tympanic membrane. Low socioeconomic strata of the society are more likely to have the disease in developing countries. There have been many studies focusing on the bacterial flora of CSOM, but little is known about the mycological aspects, which have become increasingly important over the last few decades.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEJVES Vasc Forum
April 2022
Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Introduction: Mycotic aortic aneurysm is defined as dilatation of the aortic wall due to infection caused by a variety of microorganisms and is associated with high mortality rates. This case report describes a patient with a rapid growing mycotic infrarenal aneurysm caused by following a dog bite.
Report: A 61 year old male professional dog handler presented with a history of progressive abdominal pain and constitutional symptoms.
IDCases
July 2021
Infectious Disease Consultants PA, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
, a commensal organism in canine flora, is most frequently transmitted to humans via animal bite. Infection can lead to multiorgan failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and uncommonly mycotic aneurysm. We present a case of a 65-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea with vomiting, and diarrhea that began the evening prior to presentation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Surg Case Rep
January 2021
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
Introduction: Mycotic arterial aneurysm occurs secondary to infection of the arterial wall Dubois et al. (2010). It is a serious clinical condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!