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Abdominal aortic aneurysms in children

A J Millar¹, R D Gilbert, R A Brown

¹Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

|December 1, 1996

Summary

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Pediatric abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare but serious, often linked to vasculitis or connective tissue diseases. Early diagnosis and individualized management, including medical control of hypertension, are crucial for survival and preventing complications.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric vascular surgery
Aortic diseases
Pediatric cardiology

Background:

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are uncommon in children.
Potential causes include mycotic aneurysms, vasculitides (e.g., Takayasu's arteritis), connective tissue diseases (e.g., Marfan's syndrome), and traumatic false aneurysms.