Mycotic aortic aneurysm in the newborn

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2000 Apr;10(2):148-50. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1072347.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / microbiology
  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Umbilicus