This bulge can enlarge over time as the walls of the aorta become thinner and stretch (like a balloon). This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA ... Risks and differences ...

About three-quarters of all aortic aneurysms occur in the center of the body, below the kidneys. Known as abdominal aortic ...

ANEURYSMS of the thoracic aorta may be of diverse etiology. Atherosclerosis, syphilis, medial degeneration, trauma and occasionally sepsis have been implicated. 1–4 The present case represents a ...

Here, we aim to examine the indications for surgical intervention on the dilated aorta, particularly the ascending segment. Studies of the natural history of ascending aortic aneurysms indicate ...

This procedure is typically performed to treat a variety of conditions, including aneurysms, dissections, and other abnormalities of the aorta. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged ...