title: Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms.
abstract: Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms account for 10% of all abdominal aortic aneurysms. They are characterized at operation by their thick fibrotic walls which adhere to adjacent structures; this may present major technical difficulties requiring a modified surgical approach. Because they respond to treatment with corticosteroids, their management is controversial.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Bentley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone