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Ma H, Yang Y, Liu H, Sun X, Li Y, Guo M. Brucella-infected abdominal aortic aneurysm: management strategies for an uncommon aneurysm. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1271217. [PMID: 38020135 PMCID: PMC10652764 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1271217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective The occurrence of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms is an exceedingly rare phenomenon, yet it stands as one of the most severe complications within this context. The combined utilization of serological testing and imaging diagnostics has been validated as an effective approach for the identification of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms. Presently, the predominant therapeutic strategies encompass antibiotic treatment and surgical intervention. Nonetheless, ongoing controversies persist concerning the establishment of diagnostic criteria, the optimal timing and selection of antibiotic regimens, and the nuanced decision between open surgical procedures and endovascular interventions. Through a meticulous analysis of cases originating from our institution as well as a comprehensive review of previously documented instances, we aim to engage in a detailed discourse on the salient diagnostic and therapeutic facets surrounding Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms. Methods We conducted a retrospective summary of three cases involving Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms treated within our institution. Furthermore, we performed a comprehensive PubMed search, without imposing restrictions on language or publication year, to identify pertinent literature pertaining to Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms. The selection criteria primarily focused on case reports delineating occurrences of abdominal aortic aneurysms attributed to Brucella infection. Results We present three distinct cases of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms managed at our institution, providing comprehensive insights into the employed diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Additionally, over the past five decades, a total of 24 cases in 23 publications of Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms have been reported on PubMed. The earliest report dates back to 1976. Conclusion Our analysis suggests that Brucella-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm is characterized by a remarkably low incidence but is associated with a substantial risk of life-threatening complications. The integration of serological and imaging assessments assumes pivotal importance in facilitating prompt diagnosis of this condition. The prompt initiation of targeted antibiotic therapy is recommended, and the selection of appropriate surgical strategies should be guided by considerations including aneurysm dimensions and morphological attributes. The timely identification and intervention carry utmost significance in retarding disease advancement and ameliorating unfavorable clinical outcomes.
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- Huibo Ma
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Foods NACOMCF. Response to Questions Posed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service Regarding Salmonella Control Strategies in Poultry †. J Food Prot 2019; 82:645-668. [PMID: 30917043 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-18-500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Lin CH, Hsu RB. Primary Infected Aortic Aneurysm: Clinical Presentation, Pathogen, and Outcome. ACTA CARDIOLOGICA SINICA 2016; 30:514-21. [PMID: 27122829 DOI: 10.6515/acs20140630a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Infected aneurysm of the aorta and adjacent arteries is rarely occurring and can be fatal without surgical intervention. Within the medical community, the most efficacious treatment strategy to address infected aortic aneurysm remains controversial. In this study, we have reviewed our treatment experience with 109 patients. METHODS We included in our study all consecutive patients treated for primary infected aortic aneurysm at our facility between 1995 and 2011. Aneurysm-related mortality was defined as the presence of in-hospital and late mortality related to infection or postoperative complications. RESULTS The median patient age was 72 years (range, 35-88), and 87 (80%) were male. Pathogen was isolated in 101 patients, and the most common microorganism identified was non-typhoid Salmonella in 61 (60%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus in 16 (16%) and Streptococci species in 7 (7%). Eighty-five (78%) patients underwent surgical treatment. Surgery included open repair with in-situ graft replacement in 77 (71%) and endovascular repair in 8 (7%). The aneurysm-related mortality rate was 67% in medically treated and 21% in surgically treated patients, with a median follow-up duration of 31.5 months (range 1-189). Additionally, risk factors for aneurysm-related mortality included old age, chronic lung disease, psoas muscle abscess, short duration of preoperative antibiotics, no operation, and probably endovascular repair. CONCLUSIONS Non-typhoid Salmonella was the most common pathogen found in our study group patients with infected aortic aneurysm. It appears that prolonged preoperative antibiotic treatment followed by open in-situ graft replacement remains the preferred and most effective treatment strategy. KEY WORDS Infected aortic aneurysm; Outcome; Pathogen; Surgery.
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- Cheng-Hsin Lin
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Huang YK, Ko PJ, Chen CL, Tsai FC, Wu CH, Lin PJ, Chiu CH. Therapeutic Opinion on Endovascular Repair for Mycotic Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:579-89. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2012] [Revised: 07/02/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Lee CH, Hsieh HC, Ko PJ, Chou AH, Yu SY. Treatment of infected abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by Salmonella. Ann Vasc Surg 2013; 28:217-26. [PMID: 24084275 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2012] [Revised: 12/23/2012] [Accepted: 02/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND We reviewed the outcomes of patients treated for nontyphoidal Salmonella-infected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treatment at a single center. METHODS This was a retrospective chart review of 26 patients with nontyphoidal Salmonella-infected AAA. Four patients underwent medical therapy alone, while 22 patients underwent surgical therapy. Revascularization method selection was dependent on preoperative antibiotic response in the surgical therapy group. RESULTS The in-hospital mortality rate for the surgical therapy group was 14%, while the rate for the medical therapy group was 100%. Overall survival for the surgical therapy group was 82%, while the reinfection rate was 9%. In the surgical therapy group, 2 patients had periaortic abscesses and underwent in situ prosthetic graft replacement; none developed graft-related complications or died in the hospital. Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank testing revealed no significant differences in graft-related complication and overall survival rates between in situ prosthetic graft group and extra-anatomic bypass group. Salmonella choleraesuis had a higher antimicrobial resistance rate than other isolates. The predictors of survival were clinical presentation of abdominal pain and receiving surgical therapy. CONCLUSIONS If patients with Salmonella-infected AAAs have good responses to preoperative antibiotic therapy, in situ prosthetic graft replacement is a viable revascularization method, even in the situation of periaortic abscess presentation formation.
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- Chun-Hui Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Tomek M, Cheshire NJW, Rudarakanchana N, Samarasinghe D, Bicknell CD. Salmonella mycotic thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2013; 27:1186.e17-21. [PMID: 23981545 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2012] [Revised: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella infections typically cause self-limiting gastroenteritis. However, extraintestinal focal infections, including mycotic aneurysms of the aorta, can also occur. We present the case of a 71-year-old man with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and a large type V thoracoabdominal mycotic aneurysm infected with Salmonella enteritidis, complicated by thoracolumbar spondylodiscitis, paravertebral collections, and epidural abscess. This is the first report of Salmonella aortitis in the setting of CLL, and the unusual extent of local infective invasion seen here with Salmonella enteritidis infection raises a suspicion of CLL-related immunosuppression as a direct predisposing factor. This case illustrates the need to consider the possibility of an immune defect, even in CLL patients with normal leukocyte counts. The underlying mechanisms are unclear, but are likely to involve defects in cell-mediated immunity, thought to be of particular importance in invasive infections with intracellular pathogens such as Salmonella spp.
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Aneurysm, Infected/diagnosis
- Aneurysm, Infected/immunology
- Aneurysm, Infected/microbiology
- Aneurysm, Infected/therapy
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnosis
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/immunology
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/microbiology
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/therapy
- Aortitis/diagnosis
- Aortitis/immunology
- Aortitis/microbiology
- Aortitis/therapy
- Aortography/methods
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Debridement
- Discitis/microbiology
- Epidural Abscess/microbiology
- Humans
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/complications
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/diagnosis
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/immunology
- Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/therapy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Risk Factors
- Salmonella Infections/diagnosis
- Salmonella Infections/immunology
- Salmonella Infections/microbiology
- Salmonella Infections/therapy
- Salmonella enteritidis/isolation & purification
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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- Michal Tomek
- Imperial Vascular Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Lai CH, Chang RS, Luo CY, Kan CD, Lin PY, Yang YJ. Mycotic Aneurysms in the Abdominal Aorta and Iliac Arteries: CT-based Grading and Correlation with Surgical Outcomes. World J Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-012-1850-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Lao WF, Huang CH, Lin CH, Lu MJ, Hung CR. Endovascular stent graft repair for a Salmonella-infected aneurysm of thoracic aorta. Ann Vasc Surg 2012; 26:731.e5-8. [PMID: 22664291 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Revised: 09/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair using stent graft has been reported as a feasible and effective treatment for aortic aneurysm. However, its application for treating infected aortic aneurysms is still controversial and less reported. We report a 74-year-old male diabetic patient diagnosed with Salmonella-infected aortic aneurysm, who was successfully treated with endovascular stent graft repair followed by a 2-month course of intravenous antibiotics and long-term oral antibiotic therapy. Sequential computed tomography scans demonstrated the shrinkage of the aneurysm and no evidence of relapse 11 months later.
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- Weng-Fai Lao
- Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Treatment of a Mycotic Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Using Endovascular Stent-Graft Placement and Rifampin Infusion With Postoperative Aspiration of the Aneurysm Sac. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2012; 45:765-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1538574411418007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Huang PW, Hsu KF, Lin CY, Wu CC. Beaded mycotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA 2011; 70:E100. [PMID: 21610414 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318183804d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- Po-Wei Huang
- Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Emergency endovascular treatment of early spontaneous nonaneurysmal popliteal artery rupture in a patient with Salmonella bacteremia. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52:751-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2010] [Revised: 04/14/2010] [Accepted: 04/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hagendoorn J, de Vries JPPM, Moll FL. Primary infected, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: what we learned in 10 years. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2010; 44:294-7. [PMID: 20403952 DOI: 10.1177/1538574410363746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Primary infected, ruptured aortic aneurysms remain a rare and challenging clinical problem. Surgical treatment includes a range of options such as extra-anatomic bypass grafting and debridement with secutive in situ graft placement with autologous, bovine, and prosthetic grafts. Recently, endovascular treatment for infected abdominal aortic aneurysms has been reported with acceptable short-term survival. However, conclusive evidence based on randomized data with regard to optimal treatment is unavailable. We present 3 patients with a primary infected, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that was treated with in situ graft placement and long-term antibiotic therapy. Our results, combined with a review of the literature, support in situ grafting as the treatment of choice.
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- Jeroen Hagendoorn
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair of Mycotic Aneurysms of the Aorta: A Case Series with a 22-Month Follow-Up. World J Surg 2009; 33:1772-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-009-0075-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Woon CY, Sebastian MG, Tay KH, Tan SG. Extra-anatomic revascularization and aortic exclusion for mycotic aneurysms of the infrarenal aorta and iliac arteries in an Asian population. Am J Surg 2008; 195:66-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2006] [Revised: 01/20/2007] [Accepted: 01/20/2007] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Kwok PCH. Combined endovascular and open treatment for infected pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aortic arch. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2007; 41:456-9. [PMID: 17942863 DOI: 10.1177/1538574407302851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Infected pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch is a rare but life-threatening condition. The conventional treatment involves cardiopulmonary bypass, prolonged vascular clamping, and an extensive bypass procedure. We report a case of infected pseudoaneurysm involving the aortic arch. The patient underwent debranching of the supra-aortic arteries and bypass surgery, followed by stent grafting the next day. The patient had good recovery, and the 1-year follow-up computed tomography scan showed resolution of the infected pseudoaneurysm.
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MESH Headings
- Aneurysm, False/diagnostic imaging
- Aneurysm, False/drug therapy
- Aneurysm, False/surgery
- Aneurysm, False/therapy
- Aneurysm, Infected/diagnostic imaging
- Aneurysm, Infected/drug therapy
- Aneurysm, Infected/surgery
- Aneurysm, Infected/therapy
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
- Aorta, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging
- Aorta, Thoracic/surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/drug therapy
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/therapy
- Aortography/methods
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/instrumentation
- Catheterization, Peripheral/instrumentation
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Ofloxacin/therapeutic use
- Stents
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Treatment Outcome
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Kao CJ, Chang WH, Choi WM. Salmonella Aortic Aneurysm: A Patient with Nonspecific Type of Low-Back and Abdominal Pain. INT J GERONTOL 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1873-9598(08)70035-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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WANG JY, HWANG JJ, HSU CN, LIN LC, HSUEH PR. Bacteraemia due to ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Choleraesuis in adult patients at a university hospital in Taiwan, 1996-2004. Epidemiol Infect 2006; 134:977-84. [PMID: 16569283 PMCID: PMC2870493 DOI: 10.1017/s095026880600608x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2006] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Eighty-one adult patients with Salmonella enterica serotype Choleraesuis (S. Choleraesuis) bacteraemia treated at a university hospital from 1996 to 2004 were evaluated. Multivariate analysis with a logistic regression model was used to characterize risk factors for primary bacteraemia and mycotic aneurysm and to determine the association of clinical characteristics of patients based on ciprofloxacin susceptibility of the causative organism. The incidence per 100,000 discharges was 0.76 in 1996 and 3.9 in 2004. The overall rate of ciprofloxacin resistance among these isolates was 59% (87 isolates) and the annual rate increased with time from 0% prior to 2000 to 80% in 2004. Among these patients, 48 (59%) had primary bacteraemia and 13 (16%) had secondary bacteraemia with mycotic aneurysm. Seventy (86%) patients had fever at presentation, 22 (27%) developed shock during hospitalization, and eight (10%) died of S. Choleraesuis bacteraemia. Patients with immunocompromised conditions had a higher risk of developing primary bacteraemia (OR 18.442, P < 0.001). Hypertension (OR 15.434, P = 0.002) and male gender (OR 7.422, P = 0.039) were associated with mycotic aneurysm. Patients with mycotic aneurysm were more frequently infected with ciprofloxacin-susceptible isolates (P = 0.028) and ciprofloxacin-susceptible isolates were also more frequently associated with recurrent infection than ciprofloxacin-resistant isolates (P = 0.038). The incidence of S. Choleraesuis bacteraemia has increased in the past 8 years, and this increase is associated with the upsurge of ciprofloxacin-resistant isolates.
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- J.-Y. WANG
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Authors for correspondence: Dr P.-R. Hsueh, Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Internal Medicine; Dr J.-J. Hwang, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicne, 7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Authors for correspondence: Dr P.-R. Hsueh, Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Internal Medicine; Dr J.-J. Hwang, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicne, 7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Carnevalini M, Faccenna F, Faccenna F, Gabrielli R, Irace L, Dell'isola S, d'Ettorre G, Vullo V, Mastroianni CM. Abdominal aortic mycotic aneurysm, psoas abscess, and aorto-bisiliac graft infection due to Salmonella typhimurium. J Infect Chemother 2006; 11:297-9. [PMID: 16369737 DOI: 10.1007/s10156-005-0412-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2005] [Accepted: 09/08/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Infections due to nontyphoidal Salmonella are common and their incidence has been increasing in the last few years. Here, we describe a patient with a rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with a psoas abscess due to Salmonella typhimurium. Early diagnosis, prompt surgical intervention, and active and prolonged antibiotic therapy are the gold standard for the management of this severe clinical situation.
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- Martina Carnevalini
- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Polo Pontino, La Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Hsu RB, Lin FY. Risk factors for bacteraemia and endovascular infection due to non-typhoid salmonella: a reappraisal. QJM 2005; 98:821-7. [PMID: 16203825 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hci126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endovascular infections are rare complications of non-typhoid salmonellosis. The diagnosis is frequently not established until the infection is advanced. It is important to identify high-risk patients and treat them as early as possible. AIM To identify risk factors for bacteraemia and endovascular infection in patients with non-typhoid salmonellosis. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING A single tertiary-care hospital in Taiwan. METHODS Data were collected by retrospective chart review. Log-logistic regression modelling was used to identify independent risk factors for bacteraemia and endovascular infection. We analysed the characteristics of patients with gastroenteritis vs. those with bacteraemia, and of bacteraemic patients with vs. without endovascular infection. RESULTS Between 1984 and 2004, there were 373 adult cases of non-typhoid salmonellosis. There were 76 intestinal Salmonella infections, 290 bloodstream infections (including 47 endovascular infections), and 7 extra-intestinal non-bacteraemic infections. The independent positive predictors of bacteraemia were systemic lupus erythematosus, liver cirrhosis, HIV infection, and solid organ cancers. The only independent positive predictor of endovascular infection was atherosclerosis. The independent negative predictors of endovascular infection were solid organ cancers and immunodeficiency. DISCUSSION Risk factors for atherosclerosis predisposed our patients with bacteraemia to endovascular infection. Although immunodeficiency predisposed patients to bacteraemia, it was associated with a low incidence of endovascular infection.
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- R-B Hsu
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, ROC
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Yang CY, Liu KL, Lee CW, Tsang YM, Chen SJ. Mycotic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting Initially as an Aortic Intramural Air Pocket. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2005; 185:463-5. [PMID: 16037521 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.185.2.01850463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Chung-Yi Yang
- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No. 7, Chung San S. Rd., Taipei 100, Taiwan, ROC
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Cheng NC, Hsu J, Chen JS, Tai HC, Yu HY. Open-window thoracostomy and microvascular muscle flap for severe intrathoracic infection around aortic prosthetic graft. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005; 129:1182-4. [PMID: 15867803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Nai-Chen Cheng
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, 7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Hsu RB, Chen RJ, Lin FY, Chu SH. Influence of ciprofloxacin resistance on risk factors for endovascular infection in patients with infection due to group C nontyphoid salmonellae. Clin Infect Dis 2005; 40:1364-7. [PMID: 15825041 DOI: 10.1086/429325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2004] [Accepted: 12/29/2004] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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From January 2000 through September 2004, a total of 54 patients with infection due to group C nontyphoid salmonellae were evaluated; 8 patients had gastroenteritis alone, and 46 patients had bacteremia. Of the 46 patients who had bacteremia, 12 had endovascular infection and 34 did not. The number of infections due to ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella organisms is increasing. Ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella organisms predisposed patients to acquire bacteremia, but they did not seem to predispose patients to acquire endovascular infection.
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- Ron-Bin Hsu
- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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