Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm
Articles > Article · 2002
Authors: Münevver Yüksel, Fatih Islamoğlu, Ünal Egeli, Hakan POSACIOĞLU, Rasih Yilmaz, Suat Büket
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, International, Scopus, 2002, vol 10, pp 61-63
DOI: 10.1177/021849230201000116
Summary
A 38-year old woman with mid-epigastric pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, underwent resection of a superior mesenteric artery aneurysm and primary repair of the artery. Pathological examination showed degenerative atherosclerotic changes, marked medial and intimal thickening, and vegetations. Microbiological studies demonstrated Streptococcus viridans as the infecting organism of this mycotic aneurysm. The patient made a good recovery and remained well after 3 years.