Non-aneurysmal abdominal aortic rupture in a patient with Marfan syndrome

We describe a rare case of non-aneurysmal aortic rupture in a 68-year-old man with Marfan syndrome and a history of proximal aortic surgery. The urgent need for hemorrhage control precluded any consideration of an endovascular repair.

Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ng, E., Tewksbury, R., Choong, A. M., Walker, P. J., Aziz, M. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research