Resection of Ruptured Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta

Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta *

Following one encounter with a case of ruptured abdominal aneurysm which was of considerable interest, it seemed desirable to look up the hospital cases of this disease entity and to review the literature briefly. It was very soon clear that the diagnosis of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta was no medical frill, for more than one general surgeon or urologist has operated only to find that an ane...

Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta.

AN ANEURYSM of the aorta irrespective of its location or its etiology is a serious threat to the patient due to its tendency to enlarge and to the fact that serious complications from rupture, dissection, pressure effects or peripheral embolization from a mural thrombus threaten the life of its victim. The frequency of death from complications has long been known, and Colt in 1927 collected a s...

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.

The problems, results and treatment suggestions in regard to ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms are discussed.

Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms