Endarteritis and false aneurysm complicating aortic coarctation

Authors
Idir, M Denisi, R Parrens, H Roudaut, R Deville, C
Citation
M. Idir et al., Endarteritis and false aneurysm complicating aortic coarctation, ANN THORAC, 70(3), 2000, pp. 966-968
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
966 - 968
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200009)70:3<966:EAFACA>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We report a tricky case of endocarditis because of the localization, aortic coarctation, and the pathogenic bacteria Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomit ans. Furthermore, we underline the leading role of transesophageal echocard iography in the diagnosis of aortic endarteritis. First, aortitis was treat ed with antibiotics and, second, successfully operated on. (Ann Thorac Surg 2000;70:966-9) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.