[Aortic aneurysm. External reinforcement by a resorbable prosthesis].
A case of fusiform aneurysm of the abdominal aorta discovered during a septic procedure is presented. The aneurysm showed signs of impending rupture. The aorta was strengthened by external grafting using resorbable material. The patient died two months later of his underlying disease. The histology of the aorta and surrounding tissue is described. The repair proved to be satisfactory.
D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016687:Polydioxanone; D011091:Polyesters
D011091:Polyesters; D016687:Polydioxanone
Anévrysme de l'aorte. Renforcement externe par une prothèse résorbable.