Case Report
The first confirmed isolation of Dermabacter vaginalis from a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abstract Dermabacter vaginalis is a recently identified extremely rare bacterial species not previously implicated as an agent in any disease process. This report covers the first recorded case of D. vaginalis isolated from periaortic fluid during surgical repair of a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm. The patient was successfully treated with a surgical approach combined with…
Read MoreFirst reported case of successfully deploying the GORE Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis under local anaesthesia
Abstract Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) is an effective treatment option for thoracic aortic penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers (PAU) in both elective and emergency situations. The benefits of TEVAR over open surgery include reduced morbidity, length of hospital stay and short-term mortality. The GORE Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis (TBE) increases the breadth of pathology that can be…
Read MoreInfection of small abdominal aortic aneurysm following a diagnosis of large vessel vasculitis and initiation of immunosuppression: presentation, diagnosis and management
Abstract Large vessel vasculitis is characterised by inflammation of the aorta and its major branches. This article presents the case of a patient with a 3.9 cm infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm at the time of diagnosis with large vessel vasculitis. Three weeks following diagnosis and initiation of immunosuppression, the patient required an emergency open repair…
Read MoreTraumatic superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm managed with ultrasound-guided compression
Abstract Superficial temporal artery aneurysms are rare, accounting for approximately 1% of all arterial aneurysms, with 95% of these being pseudoaneurysms. They are most commonly caused by trauma to the temporal region. Although ultrasound-guided compression has been described as a management technique, it has been believed to be ineffective. This report describes the case of…
Read MoreA rare case of true tibioperoneal trunk aneurysm resulting in foot drop
Abstract A 75-year-old man presented with a six-week history of his right foot “making a slapping sound” whilst he walked and consequently having to adopt a “high-stepping gait”. Examination revealed a pulsatile swelling in his right popliteal fossa and signs of a peroneal nerve palsy. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a 2.5 cm tibioperoneal trunk…
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