Contained abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain and hypotension.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male

Massive infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring up to 11.6 cm has ruptured anteriorly with a large volume of retroperitoneal hematoma. Heterogeneous density within the aneurysm sac reflecting hematoma. LIkely right lower pole renal infarct. Slit-like IVC.

Case Discussion

The patient underwent open repair and survived the initial post-operative recovery.

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