Dissecting Another Case Against Routine Fluoroquinolone Use

May 1, 2026JEM ReportsOpen Access

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This research aims to explore the risks associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics, particularly their link to serious aortic conditions.
Presented a case of a 66-year-old man with acute bilateral flank pain and rapid development of aortic dissection after ciprofloxacin treatment.
Reviewed historical data on fluoroquinolone use and its association with aortic aneurysm and dissection.
Discussed the implications for emergency physicians when evaluating flank pain in patients with certain risk factors.
Patient developed an acute type A aortic dissection and intramural hematoma three days after starting ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection.
Previous studies indicated a significant association between fluoroquinolone use and increased risk of aortic aneurysm or dissection, particularly in at-risk populations.

Reveals severe aortic risks associated with fluoroquinolone use in patients, indicating the need for caution.

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Kharbanda et al. (2026) studied this question.

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