Mycotic arch aneurysm and aortoesophageal fistula in a patient with melioidosis

Authors
Patel, MA Schmoker, JD Moses, PL Anees, R D'Agostino, R
Citation
Ma. Patel et al., Mycotic arch aneurysm and aortoesophageal fistula in a patient with melioidosis, ANN THORAC, 71(4), 2001, pp. 1363-1365
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1363 - 1365
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200104)71:4<1363:MAAAAF>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Aortoesophageal fistula due to an aortic arch aneurysm is a rare entity wit h an extremely high mortality. There are few reports of successfully manage d cases and even fewer of long term survival. We report a case of an aortoe sophageal fistula resulting from a mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the distal aor tic arch in a patient with melioidosis, its surgical management, and outcom e. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.