Aortic emergencies—diagnosis and treatment: a pictorial review

Conclusion Aortic emergencies have to be detected quickly. CTA is the imaging method of choice and helps to decide whether elective, urgent or emergent treatment is necessary with EVAR and open surgical repair as the main treatment approaches. Teaching Points • To present aortic pathology caused by trauma • To present acute aortic syndrome (aortic dissection, intramural haematoma and penetrating ulcers) • To present symptomatic and ruptured aortic aneurysm • To present infection (mycotic aneurysms/aorto-duodenal fistulae) or iatrogenic injury of the aorta • To understand different presentations for treatment planning (EVAR and open surgery)

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Source: Insights into Imaging - February 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research