ReviewVascular2023
A review on the deeper understanding of inflammation and infection of the thoracic aorta.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Letter to the Editor: Holodiastolic Flow Reversal in the Descending Aorta: A Marker of Concomitant Acute Myocarditis and Aortitis in Children-A Case Series.Pediatric cardiology · 2026Article
- Infectious Aortitis Following Type B Dissection.JACC. Case reports · 2026Article
- The Great Vasculitis Pretenders: Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm, Aortitis with Occlusive Iliac Thrombus, and Paraneoplastic Aortitis. A Case-Based Review.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2025Article
- Lupus aortitis mimicking an aortic intramural hematoma.Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2025Article
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- Multimodal imaging in Ig G4- related aortitis: case report.Archivos peruanos de cardiologia y cirugia cardiovascularArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo review the current literature regarding infection and inflammation of the thoracic aorta and to summarise its aetiologies, pathogenesis and clinical presentation. Additionally, the authors sought to compare diagnostic methods and to analyse the different management options.
methodA comprehensive electronic search using PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus and Google Scholar was conducted to find relevant journal articles with key search terms including: 'aortitis', 'thoracic aortic infection' and 'surgical management of infected thoracic aortic aneurysms'. Prominent publications from 1995 till present (2021) were analysed to achieve a deeper understanding of thoracic aorta infection and inflammation, and the information was then collated to form this review.
resultsThe literature review revealed that infectious causes are more prominent than non-infectious causes, with Gram positive bacteria such as
conclusionA high index of suspicion and a comprehensive history is required to effectively diagnose and manage infection and inflammation of the thoracic aorta. Differentiating between infectious and inflammatory cases is crucial for management planning, as infectious causes typically require antibiotics and surgical intervention. Over the years, the post treatment results have shown significant improvement due to earlier diagnosis, advancement in surgical options and increasingly specific microbial therapy.
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