Isolated gonococcal ascending aorta aneurysm
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We present a very rare case of an acute septic infection and vegetative mycotic aneurysm caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a 52-year old male. The aortic valve was bicuspid and calcified. He was successfully treated by the resection of the ascending aorta and the aortic valve with a replacement by separate prostheses, followed by 2 weeks of intravenous antibiotic therapy. The patient was followed up 18 months postoperatively with no signs of reinfection.
- Helsinki University Hospital Finland
- University of Helsinki Finland
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Male, Heart Valve Diseases, Middle Aged, Aortography, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Aortic Aneurysm, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation, Gonorrhea, Treatment Outcome, Aortic Valve, Humans, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aneurysm, Infected
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation, Male, Heart Valve Diseases, Middle Aged, Aortography, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Aortic Aneurysm, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation, Gonorrhea, Treatment Outcome, Aortic Valve, Humans, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aneurysm, Infected
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