Aneurysmal disease - current management concepts
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Van Marle, J.
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An aneurysm is defined as a localised dilatation of an artery with an increase in diameter of ≥ 50% than that of the 'normal' undilated adjacent vessel. Aneurysms may occur in all arteries but are most commonly found in the infra-renal abdominal aorta (Fig.1). Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are often associated with iliac, femoral and popliteal artery aneurysms, the last accounting for the majority of peripheral arterial aneurysms.
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Aneurysmal disease, Abdominal aortic aneurysms
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Van Marle, J 2009, 'Aneurysmal disease - current management concepts', CME : Continuing Medical Education, vol. 27, no. 7, pp. 295-300. [http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej]