Optional statement Infection of the aorta usually results from septic embolization to the vasa
vasorum, hematogenous seeding of an existing aneurysm, or extension from a contiguous …

Background—Mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is a rare and life-threatening disease. The aim
of this European multicenter collaboration was to study the durability of endovascular aortic …

OBJECTIVES: The reported rate of abdominal aortic graft infections (AGIs) is low, but its
incidence and associated factors have not been evaluated on a population level. We …

INTRODUCTION: Although the natural history and management of infected open abdominal
aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is well described, only sporadic case reports have described …

Objective: There is striking paucity in consensus on the terminology, definition, and
diagnostic criteria of mycotic aortic aneurysms. This literature study aims to elucidate this …

Background: Mycotic aneurysms are rare. Conventional surgical options include ligation or
excision with in-situ or extra-anatomical reconstruction. The use of endoluminal stenting for …

PURPOSE: To review several cases of stent-graft infection with respective outcomes to
identify clinical presentations and responses to treatment options. MATERIALS AND …

OBJECTIVE: The gold standard for the treatment of abdominal aortic infections remains
controversial. Cryopreserved arterial homografts and silver-coated Dacron grafts have both …

PURPOSE: We report our single-center experience of early and midterm outcome after
endovascular repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA). METHODS: Case records were …

Background: Bacterial translocation occurs in humans and is associated with an increased
incidence of septic morbidity. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of …