Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report of Successful Anatomic Reconstruction / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

A 63-year-old woman who was diagnosed a having impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm underwent urgent anatomic reconstruction. Histopathological findings revealed abscess formation around the aneurysmal wall, and a definitive diagnosis of mycotic aneurysm was established. Successful management of this rare aortic disease depends on early accurate diagnosis, control of infection and careful surgical management.