[Mycotic aortic aneurysm after appendectomy].

Vasa

Universitätsklinik für Chirurgie/Abteilung für Gefässchirurgie, Universität Innsbruck.

Published: December 1996

Mycotic aneurysms are a rare complication of septic diseases. Frequently they are recognized only in an advanced stage, with resulting poor prognosis. This case report describes a perforated mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm following appendectomy. Bacterial culture revealed the presence of streptococcus zooepidemicus, an unusual finding in humans.

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