Spontaneous rupture of the non-aneurysmal atherosclerotic abdominal aorta

Rothwell, J.M.; Lane, C.

American Surgeon 59(7): 451-452

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348
PMID: 8323079
Document Number: 421505
Spontaneous rupture of the non-aneurysmal atherosclerotic aorta is rare. The experience with the patient, the subject of this report, is the sixth reported case. The formation of the false aneurysm in the retroperitoneal area explained why our patient did not have a life-threatening hemorrhage. The obvious treatment is prompt surgical intervention.

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