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Thrombin Injection for the Treatment of Mycotic Gluteal Aneurysm.

Authors :
Rubinstein, Chen
Endean, Eric D.
Minion, David J.
Sorial, Ehab E.
O’Keeffe, Shane D.
Xenos, Eleftherios S.
Source :
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Feb2012, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p77-79. 3p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Gluteal aneurysms are rare entity, whose surgical or endovascular management is traditionally challenging. Infectious source being increasingly more common as the underlying etiology. We herein describe successful implementation of direct thrombin injection as another therapeutic option for these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15385744
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71818687
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574411419375