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J R Coll Surg Edinb
; 46(5): 307-9, 2001 Oct.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11697701
RESUMO
Chronic contained rupture of aortic aneurysm is a rare event which can cause diagnostic difficulties. It can present as high lumbar neuropathy, hence, chronic contained rupture should be borne in mind while examining patients with back pain. Delayed diagnosis and delayed surgical repair of the ruptured aneurysm can compromise the final results. The outcome of urgent repair of a chronic contained leak is equivalent to that of elective aneurysm repairs.