Acute thromboembolism associated with dissecting aneurysm of the aorta. Two case reports

S. Levy; A. R. Morales; R. J. Boucek

doi:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)40654-5

Acute thromboembolism associated with dissecting aneurysm of the aorta. Two case reports

S. Levy, A. R. Morales, R. J. Boucek

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Abstract

Two cases of dissecting aortic aneurysm which presented as acute ischemia of the legs are reported. At operation, a fresh thrombus was found occluding vessels not involved in the dissection. While surgery relieved the acute arterial obstruction, both patients later died after rupture into the pericardium. A review of the literature revealed 1 similar case. Thromboembolism as a possible complication of dissecting aneurysm is discussed. These cases suggest that dissecting aneurysm should be included in the differential diagnosis when symptoms include an acutely ischemic limb.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	82-86
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume	66
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5223(19)40654-5
State	Published - 1973

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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