Chapter 59
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Alfio Carroccio,
Larry H. Hollier,
Alfio Carroccio
Search for more papers by this authorLarry H. Hollier
Search for more papers by this authorAlfio Carroccio,
Larry H. Hollier,
Alfio Carroccio
Search for more papers by this authorLarry H. Hollier
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Enrico Ascher,
L. H. Hollier,
D. Eugene Strandness,
Jonathan B. Towne,
Keith Calligaro,
K. Craig Kent,
Gregory L. Moneta,
William H. Pearce,
John J. Ricotta,
Henry Haimovici,
Enrico Ascher
Search for more papers by this authorL. H. Hollier
Search for more papers by this authorD. Eugene Strandness
Search for more papers by this authorJonathan B. Towne
Search for more papers by this authorKeith Calligaro
Search for more papers by this authorK. Craig Kent
Search for more papers by this authorGregory L. Moneta
Search for more papers by this authorWilliam H. Pearce
Search for more papers by this authorJohn J. Ricotta
Search for more papers by this authorHenry Haimovici
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains section titled:
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Screening
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Etiology and Pathogenesis
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Risk Factors
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Natural History and Risk of Aneurysm Rupture
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Medical Management
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Clinical Presentation
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Diagnosis
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Indications
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Management of “Small” Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
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Risk of Repair
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Life Expectancy
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Preoperative Evaluation
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Perioperative Care
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Operative Techniques
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Special Considerations
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Uncommon Problems Associated with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Postoperative Care and Followup
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Complications
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Long-term Results/Functional Outcome
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Endoluminal Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
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Early Clinical Experience
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