Air in the aortic wall: A rare case of Clostridium septicum aortitis
An 81-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a 48-h history of central chest pain radiating to the back. Observations revealed hypoxia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Biochemistry revealed raised inflammatory markers (white cell count: 18.5 × 109/L and C-reactive protein: 62.5 mg/L)...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.indjvascsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0972-0820;year=2021;volume=8;issue=2;spage=167;epage=168;aulast=Pradhan |