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Marcos Sosa1, Kunal Patel1, Rosa Flores1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lakeland Regional Health, Lakeland, USA.
Abstract:
Aortic aneurysm in pregnancy is uncommon. A dissecting aortic aneurysm in pregnancy is less common. If present, a dissecting aortic aneurysm can lead to poor outcomes for both the mother and the fetus, including death. Swift recognition of the signs and symptoms of a dissecting aortic aneurysm can prevent a delay in diagnosis and possibly improve maternal-fetal outcomes. The report discusses a case of a pregnant patient who experienced a dissecting aortic aneurysm in the second trimester despite having none of the commonly associated risk factors. The evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical management of dissecting aortic aneurysm in pregnancy are discussed.
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