Ann Short Rep | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

A Mycotic SMA Aneurysm Secondary to Aortic Valve Endocarditis Causing Ischemic Strictures and Ischemic Colitis

Nawaf Abu-Omar^1*, Jeffrey Gu¹, David Kopriva² and Gordie Kaban¹

¹Department of General Surgery, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Canada
²Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Canada

^*Correspondance to: Nawaf Abu-Omar 

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Abstract

Visceral aneurysms of mycotic origin are uncommon, yet potentially lethal conditions that require rapid diagnosis and intervention to reduce serious complications such as ischemia, hemorrhage, and mortality. In this report, we present a case of mycotic Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) aneurysms secondary to infective endocarditis, complicated with colitis and stricturing of the ascending colon. Treatment with bowel resection, aneurysm resection, and a saphenous vein graft repair was performed. Based on our review of the literature urgent diagnosis and surgical intervention remain the mainstay in treatment for this rare condition.

Citation:

Abu-Omar N, Gu J, Kopriva D, Kaban G. A Mycotic SMA Aneurysm Secondary to Aortic Valve Endocarditis Causing Ischemic Strictures and Ischemic Colitis. Ann Short Reports. 2018;1(1):1001.