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An Approach to Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Published on: September 8, 2023
Common and uncommon CT findings in rupture and impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms
M Z Ahmed1, L Ling, D F Ettles
1Department of Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK. mohammedahmed@doctors.org.uk
Abstract:
The rapid imaging evaluation and diagnosis of rupture and impending rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is imperative. This article describes the imaging findings of rupture, impending rupture, and other abdominal aortic abnormalities. It is important not to overlook AAA as the consequences can be life threatening. All patients who had open or endovascular repair of AAA rupture over 6 years (2008-2012) were identified from our departmental database. The computed tomography (CT) images of 99 patients were reviewed for relevant findings. The mean age of the patients was 65 years and 85% were male.
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