title: Diagnosis of acute aortic occlusion by computer tomography.
abstract: We present a case of acute aortic occlusion, which was diagnosed immediately with CT. Since a prompt diagnosis is essential we recommend contrast enhanced CT as a quick procedure to confirm diagnosis and to exclude dissecting thoracic aneurysm and genuine abdominal aneurysm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Ultrasonography, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bollinger
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Strandberg
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Baekgaard
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mantoni
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Helweg-Larsen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D017131:Thrombectomy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed