Mycotic aneurysms in intravenous drug abusers: the utility of intravenous digital subtraction angiography

Conference · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5551915

Shetty, P C; Krasicky, G A; Sharma, R P; Vemuri, B R; Burke, M M

Two-hundred thirteen intravenous digital subtraction angiographic (DSA) examinations were performed on 195 intravenous drug abusers to rule out the possibility of a mycotic aneurysm in a groin, neck, or upper extremity infection. Twenty-three surgically proved cases of mycotic aneurysm were correctly identified with no false positive results. In addition, six cases of major venous occlusion were documented. The authors present the results of their experience and conclude that DSA is an effective and cost-efficient method of examining this high risk patient population.

• Research Organization: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
• OSTI ID: 5551915
• Report Number(s): CONF-851152-
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 155:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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