Aortic false aneurysm following blunt trauma of the abdomen.
A post-traumatic false aneurysm of the abdominal aorta was diagnosed 8 years after blunt abdominal trauma with blast, sustained during combat. Severe persistent backache with erosion of D12 and L1 vertebrae were the presenting symptoms. The aneurysm was repaired by tube graft replacement.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000293:injuries*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*