Can release of urinary retention trigger abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture?

Only 50% of abdominal aortic aneurysms present with the classic triad of hypotension, back pain and a pulsatile abdominal mass. This variability in symptoms can delay diagnosis and treatment. We present the case of a patient presenting with a unique combination of symptoms suggesting that decompress...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Luhmann, Andreas, Powell-Bowns, Matilda, Elseedawy, Emad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2013
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3635222/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24964430
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjt019
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Sumario:Only 50% of abdominal aortic aneurysms present with the classic triad of hypotension, back pain and a pulsatile abdominal mass. This variability in symptoms can delay diagnosis and treatment. We present the case of a patient presenting with a unique combination of symptoms suggesting that decompression of urinary retention can lead to abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.

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