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Review

Endovascular management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and acute aortic dissections

Published Online:November 08, 2018https://doi.org/10.1024/0301-1526/a000760

Abstract

Abstract. The management of vascular emergencies is dependent on rapid identification and confirmation of the diagnosis with concurrent patient stabilization prior to immediate transfer to the operating suite. A variety of technological advances in diagnostic imaging as well as the advent of minimally invasive endovascular interventions have shifted the contemporary treatment algorithms of such pathologies. This review provides a comprehensive discussion on the current state and future trends in the management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms as well as acute aortic dissections.

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