Computerized tomographic evaluation of aortic prosthetic graft complications

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198503000-00015· OSTI ID:5827388

Kay, D; Kalmar, J A

Computerized tomography has been found to be an accurate and sensitive method of diagnosing complications of synthetic aortic grafts. Complications in this series of four cases included aortoesophageal fistula, aortoduodenal fistula, pseudoaneurysm, and retroperitoneal hematoma. 6 references, 5 figures.

• Research Organization: Ochsner Clinic and the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA
• OSTI ID: 5827388
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Vol. 78:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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