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.

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