Abstract
A fatal case of mycotic aneurysm of the aorta is presented. This was probably the consequence of umbilical artery catheterization. Unfortunately, the 29-weeks-old newborn died from septic complications.
MeSH terms
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Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / etiology*
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / microbiology
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Catheterization / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
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Umbilicus