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My father was diagnosed with a mycotic aneursym. after 6 weeks of hospitilization and 3 weeks of antibiotic it is still growing. what is the next step?
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Where: Some mycotic aneurysms may require surgical management. It depends on where it is.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Surgery: Depends on location, size, infecting organism or fungus. Surgical review is needed.
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