Acute thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm: a short report.
BACKGROUND
Sudden thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a rare condition with a high mortality rate.


METHODS
We present a patient with acute neurological deficits in both legs based on a thrombosis of a nine centimetre infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Successful iliac thrombectomy with aortic tube graft reconstruction was performed.


CONCLUSIONS
Sudden thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a rare condition, but should be taken into consideration in patients with acute neurological deficits of the lower extremities. Prompt diagnosis and surgical management can lead to a successful outcome. A review of the literature is presented.
Bogie
R
R
Department of Surgery, Atrium Medical Center Parkstad, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
Willigendael
E M
EM
de Booij
M
M
Meesters
B
B
Teijink
J A W
JA
D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017131:Thrombectomy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*