Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Pulmonary artery aneurysm(s)

Contaminated abused drugs administered IV can produce mycotic pulmonary artey aneurysms (PMID 17581714, 23168064). This complication has also been described in patients with a history of pacemaker implantation

Publications

Mourin G, Badia A, Cazes A, Planquette B

An unusual cause of pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm: acrylate embolism.

Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2012 Dec;15;1082-4 — 2012 Dec — 1082-4