Ruptured aortic aneurysm

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• Synonyms

  • Leaking aortic aneurysm
  • Ruptured AAA
  • Rupture of AAA
  • Aortic rupture

• Causes

  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm

• Effects

  • Back pain
  • Acute abdominal pain
  • Peritonism
  • Acute blood loss
  • Haemothorax
  • Left sided pleural effusion
  • Dull chest pain
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis

• Parents

  • Aneurysmal rupture
  • Rupture of abdominal viscus

• Description

  • "Emergency surgery mortality = 50%"