False aneurysm in prosthesis of the abdominal aorta
Kalsbeek, H.L.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 133(13): 681-683
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 2716890 Document Number: 341496
A false aneurysm in the suture line of a vascular prosthesis is reported in 4 patients. The complications encountered in these patients are discussed. In patients with an aortic bifurcation prosthesis and with unexplained pain, fever or intestinal bleeding further analysis is indicated to exclude a false aneurysm.