Abdominal aortic aneurysm
CB Ernst - New England Journal of Medicine, 1993 - Mass Medical Soc
CB Ernst
New England Journal of Medicine, 1993•Mass Medical SocModern treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms began in Paris on March 29, 1951, when
Dubost performed the first successful aortic resection for aneurysm1. The following year
American vascular surgeons duplicated Dubost's feat and established aortic reconstruction
as the treatment of choice. Today, few dispute that all aneurysms of a predefined size should
be repaired unless strong contraindications are present. This review addresses the
contemporary knowledge and management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It …
Dubost performed the first successful aortic resection for aneurysm1. The following year
American vascular surgeons duplicated Dubost's feat and established aortic reconstruction
as the treatment of choice. Today, few dispute that all aneurysms of a predefined size should
be repaired unless strong contraindications are present. This review addresses the
contemporary knowledge and management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It …
Modern treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms began in Paris on March 29, 1951, when Dubost performed the first successful aortic resection for aneurysm1. The following year American vascular surgeons duplicated Dubost's feat and established aortic reconstruction as the treatment of choice. Today, few dispute that all aneurysms of a predefined size should be repaired unless strong contraindications are present.
This review addresses the contemporary knowledge and management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It does not discuss infected aneurysms, thoracoabdominal and pararenal aneurysms, anastomotic aneurysms, or aortic dissections. An aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of the aorta involving . . .
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