Simultaneous Presentation Of Both True And False Aneurysm In The Infrarenal Aorta. Issue 3 (1st October 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Townend, M; Keightley, A; Price, B A
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Volume 146:Issue 3(2000)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 229
• Publication Date: 2000-10-01
• Subjects: Aorta -- False Aneurysm -- True Aneurysm
• DOI: 10.1136/jramc-146-03-13
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0035-8665

Abstract

Abstract : Interventional radiology has resulted in a reduced need for bypass procedures for aorto-occlusive disease. However, there are still indications for surgery of this type, which carries with it a small but significant morbidity and mortality. False aneurysms are well described following such procedures but with the development of inert, strong and non-absorbable materials they are becoming less common. This paper describes the acute presentation of a false aneurysm of the aorta following an aorto-iliac bypass where true aneurysmal change had taken place in the area of the anastomosis.