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  2. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal. [1] An AAA usually causes no symptoms, except during rupture. [1]

  3. Aortic rupture - Wikipedia

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    Aortic rupture is the breakage of all walls of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Aortic rupture is a rare, extremely dangerous condition that is considered a medical emergency . [ 1 ] The most common cause is an abdominal aortic aneurysm that has ruptured spontaneously.

  4. Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Aortic aneurysm; Figure A shows a normal aorta. Figure B shows a thoracic aortic aneurysm (which is located behind the heart). Figure C shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm located below the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. Specialty: Cardiology, Vascular surgery: Symptoms: abdominal pain and back pain: Complications: Hemorrhaging ...

  5. Traumatic aortic rupture - Wikipedia

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    In fact, aortic disruption due to blunt chest trauma is the second leading cause of injury death behind traumatic brain injury. [3] [4] Aortic rupture can also be caused by non-traumatic mechanisms, particularly abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.

  6. Blue scrotum sign of Bryant - Wikipedia

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    The blue scrotum sign of Bryant, also known as Bryant's blue sign, is bruising of the scrotum, typically associated with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). [1] It generally appears three or four days after first experiencing pain, though may occur hours after and sometimes weeks after the rupture.

  7. Endovascular aneurysm repair - Wikipedia

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    Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a type of minimally-invasive endovascular surgery used to treat pathology of the aorta, most commonly an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). When used to treat thoracic aortic disease, the procedure is then specifically termed TEVAR for "thoracic endovascular aortic/aneurysm repair."

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