title: Management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.
abstract: If an abdominal aortic aneurysm causes symptoms, surgical replacement is mandatory. Once frank rupture has occurred, the outlook is grave, but immediate surgery and intensive general care can allow survival in up to 50% of patients.
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000517:prevention & control; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000601:surgery*; D001810:Blood Volume; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000517:prevention & control