General surgical manifestations of Marfan's syndrome.
Marfan's syndrome can manifest as various general surgical pathologies (herniae, diverticulosis, bowel obstruction and abdominal vasculature aneurysms). These pathologies often have abnormal presentations, and in some cases can be life-threatening.
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Imperial College, Department of Biosurgery and Surgical Technology, 10th Floor, QEQM Building, St. Mary's Hospital, London.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged