Infection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm from an appendix abscess
Jewkes, A.J.; Black, J.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 30(5): 870-872
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 2808512 Document Number: 332401
We report a case of gram negative anaerobic infection developing in an abdominal aortic aneurysm due to direct involvement by an appendix abscess. Diagnosis, management and successful treatment of this unusual and often lethal condition are discussed.
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