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Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in Marfan's syndrome
K Lafferty1, L McLean, J Salisbury
1Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|August 1, 1987
Summary
A rare case of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in Marfan's syndrome was successfully treated with an aortic tube graft. Histology confirmed cystic medial necrosis, typical of this connective tissue disorder.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Genetics
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue, increasing the risk of aortic aneurysms.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) can be life-threatening, especially when ruptured.
- Ruptured AAAs in patients with Marfan's syndrome present unique surgical challenges.