Mycotic pseudoaneurysm in intravenous drug users: current insights

Abstract

Richard P Stevenson,1 Christos Tolias,1 Keith Hussey,2 David B Kingsmore2 1Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK; 2Department of Vascular Surgery, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK Abstract: Mycotic pseudoaneurysms are rare, but potentially life threatening. They are challenging both from a diagnostic and surgical perspective. It is an area lacking in robust trial data, and current knowledge and evidence is represented only by retrospective case series. This review will summarize the current literature with regard to mycotic pseudoaneurysms consequent to illicit drug misuse. Keywords: IVDU, mycotic, pseudoaneurysm

Keywords

• mycotic
• pseudoaneurysm
• false
• IVDU