title: Nontraumatic acute aortic emergencies: Part 2, Pre- and postsurgical complications related to aortic aneurysm in the emergency clinical setting.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this article is to illustrate the imaging findings and spectrum of disease entities affecting the aorta. The clinical presentation and assessment of acute aortic pathology can be elusive or deceptive, making the diagnosis challenging. The widespread availability of advanced cross-sectional imaging technology in the emergency setting puts the radiologist at the forefront of accurate and timely diagnosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cross-sectional imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and delineation of aortic pathology. Awareness of the imaging findings and complications can help in swift and accurate diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: 1 All authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, ER Division, Emory University School of Medicine, 550 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308.
authors.forename: Kiran K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Maddu
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Telleria
authors.forename: Waqas
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shuaib
authors.forename: Jamlik-Omari
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Faisal
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Khosa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications