[Ruptured aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. Successful treatment of potentially fatal postoperative complications]

Forty-four years old patient operated upon for rupture of abdominal aorta aneurysm is presented. His hospital stay was 73 days because of postoperative complications. 22 haemodialysis were attempted because of renal failure. 74 litres of blood was replaced because of massive haemorrhage from nose and gastric mucosa. Once was reanimated after cardiac arrest. Eight days was commatous. At end of hospital stay his physical and mental condition, and renal function is normal.