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Semin intervent Radiol 2024; 41(06): 531-535
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1804998
Review Article

Multidisciplinary Management of Aortic Emergencies: Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Momodou L. Jammeh
1   Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,
Michael Rabaza
2   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
,
Parag J. Patel
2   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Abstract

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm are a critical vascular emergency. A coordinated, multidisciplinary management pathway can aid in timely diagnosis, triage, and coordination of best care. We present our institutional care algorithm for rAAA with an accompanying case example.

Keywords

rAAA - ruptured AAA - EVAR - multidisciplinary management


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Article published online:
10 March 2025

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