Sraieb T, Ben Ameur Y, Bougamra S, Longo S, Ben Romdhane N, Manaa J, Slimane ML
[Chronic-contained ruptured aortic aneurysm: un unusual cause of back pain] [Case Reports, Journal Article]
Tunis Med 2004 Nov; 82(11):1052-5.
Chronic contained rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm is a rare event which can cause diagnostic difficulties. It can present as a chronic back pain and the delayed diagnosis and delayed surgical repair may compromise the final results. The outcome of urgent repair of a chronic contained leak is equivalent to that of elective aneurysm repair. We report a case of contained rupture of a small abdominal aortic aneurysm with delayed diagnosis, evaluated by computed tomography showing a beginning erosion of the lumbar vertebral body. The patient was operated on within 24 hours on admission with uneventful surgical outcome.
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