INTRODUCTION: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) more commonly affect men than women and are estimated to affect 4% to 8% of men older that age 60 years. Mortality because of a ruptured AAA is high, but elective repair is an effective and relatively safe intervention. CASE PRESENTATION: A 79-year-old man came to the Emergency Department because of worsening back pain. Workup revealed a previously unknown, 10-cm aneurysm that had ruptured. Unfortunately, the patient died during emergency surgery. DISCUSSION: A literature review of proper screening, referral timeframe, the most common surgical techniques, potential complications, and postoperative surveillance was conducted. Early detection, referral to vascular surgery, and possible open or endovascular repair are key to limiting the morbidity and mortality associated with AAA.
INTRODUCTION:Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) more commonly affect men than women and are estimated to affect 4% to 8% of men older that age 60 years. Mortality because of a ruptured AAA is high, but elective repair is an effective and relatively safe intervention. CASE PRESENTATION: A 79-year-old man came to the Emergency Department because of worsening back pain. Workup revealed a previously unknown, 10-cm aneurysm that had ruptured. Unfortunately, the patient died during emergency surgery. DISCUSSION: A literature review of proper screening, referral timeframe, the most common surgical techniques, potential complications, and postoperative surveillance was conducted. Early detection, referral to vascular surgery, and possible open or endovascular repair are key to limiting the morbidity and mortality associated with AAA.
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