Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Aug 2015)

Spondylodiscitis Concurrent with Infectious Aortic Aneurysm Caused by : A Case Report

  • Takeshi Oichi,
  • Satoru Sasaki,
  • Yasuhito Tajiri

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901502300230
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23

Abstract

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We report a case of spondylodiscitis concurrent with infectious aortic aneurysm caused by Candida tropicalis in a 79-year-old immunocompromised man. The patient underwent percutaneous drainage of the abscess and endoluminal exclusion of the aneurysm using a bifurcated stent graft. Micafungin was administered intravenously for 8 weeks, followed by a prolonged course of oral fluconazole. At the one-year follow-up, no recurrence was noted, and the patient could walk with a cane without low back pain.