Can release of urinary retention trigger abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture?

نویسندگان

  • Andreas Luhmann
  • Matilda Powell-Bowns
  • Emad Elseedawy
چکیده

Only 50% of abdominal aortic aneurysms present with the classic triad of hypotension, back pain and a pulsatile abdominal mass. This variability in symptoms can delay diagnosis and treatment. We present the case of a patient presenting with a unique combination of symptoms suggesting that decompression of urinary retention can lead to abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.

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دوره 2013  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2013