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Aneurysm
New aneurysm data have been reported by scientists at National Taiwan University, Medical Department
March 18th, 2008
According to a study from Taipei, Taiwan, "Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is rare and can be fatal without surgical treatment. We review our experience with 32 patients during a 12-year period." "Retrospective chart review. Between 1995 and 2007, 32 patients (24 men, 8 women) with infected aneurysms of thoracic aorta were treated at our hospital. Their median age was 74 years (range, 50-88 years). Of the 28 pathogens isolated, the most common responsible microorganism was nontyphoid Salmonella in 16 (57%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus in four (14%) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in three (11%). The site of infection was the aortic arch in 13 patients,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-18)
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