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Title: Endovascular Repair of a Non-Contained Aortic Rupture Caused by a Penetrating Aortic Ulcer

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Mainz, Mainz (Germany)
  2. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Mainz, Mainz (Germany)
  3. Department of Pneumology, UniversityHospital of Mainz, Mainz (Germany)

This case report describes the endovascular treatment of an acute non-contained rupture of the descending aorta with a stent-graft as an emergency procedure. The aortic rupture was caused by a penetrating aortic ulcer. One year follow-up documents the complete recovery of the patient.

OSTI ID:
21083469
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 25, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-001-0038-2; Copyright (c) 2001 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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