Bilateral pseudoaneurysm secondary to intraarterial tianeptine abuse
Citation
İlhan, G., Ergene, Ş., Durakoğlugil, T., Karamustafa, H., Karalişi, O., Bozok, S. (2013). Bilateral pseudoaneurysm secondary to intraarterial tianeptine abuse. Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi, 13(8), 814-815.Abstract
Mycotic aneurysms occur due to destruction of the vessel wall,
either by infection of a previously healthy artery wall, or through secondary infection of a preexisting aneurysm. Although mycotic aneurysms are
frequent in femoral artery, mycotic pseudoaneurysms of femoral artery
are rare (1, 2).
Tianeptine is a tricyclic antidepressant with a unique mechanism of
action as a glutamatergic modulator. However, tianeptine is also known
for its abuse and dependence potential (3-5).
We hereby report a case with bilateral femoral pseudoaneurysm
due to intraarterial administration of tianeptine in a patient with drug
addiction, and surgical treatment of this type of pseudoaneurysm.
