Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and concomitant serious diseases.
A case of ruptured aortic aneurysm in connection with an operation for gastric cancer is described. Risk factors for ruptures are discussed. An active approach even in serious concomitant disease in elderly people is recommended.
Gjöres
J E
JE
Department of Surgery, Central Hospital, Växjö, Sweden.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery