Introduction:

mycotic aneurysms are a serious and rare entity, whose surgical treatment has historically been based on resection of infected tissue and arterial reconstruction. In recent years, the importance of using endovascular repair techniques has increased.

Case report:

an 84-year-old woman with a mycotic aneurysm of the visceral aorta is presented, treated by a hybrid approach, revascularizing the superior mesenteric and hepatic arteries, and the placement of an aortic stent.

Discussion:

the use of endovascular devices for the repair of mycotic aneurysms generates controversy due to the maintenance of the infected tissue. However, there are publications that support its use since they allow the treatment mainly of patients at high surgical risk not increasing the rate of complications.

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