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To illustrate a successful surgical strategy for managing a ruptured mycotic carotid aneurysm in a high-risk population.

B51-02 Successful Management of Ruptured Mycotic Carotid Aneurysm With Arterial Ligation in an Intravenous Drug User

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Case presentation reveals successful ligation of a ruptured mycotic aneurysm in an intravenous drug user, suggesting effective intervention methods.

To illustrate a successful surgical strategy for managing a ruptured mycotic carotid aneurysm in a high-risk population.
Presented a case of a 34-year-old male intravenous drug user with a ruptured mycotic aneurysm.
Performed arterial ligation after encountering significant intraoperative hemorrhage during repair.
Conducted blood, tissue, and abscess cultures, revealing MRSA infection.
Follow-up showed improved neurological status on day 5, with increased strength on the right side (4/5).
Initial findings included complete right-sided facial paralysis and 0/5 strength in right extremities post-surgery.
Cerebral ischemia was noted possibly due to ligation, but the patient's condition improved with therapy.

Akunuri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case presentation reveals successful ligation of a ruptured mycotic aneurysm in an intravenous drug user, suggesting effective intervention methods.