Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer of Aorta: A Giant Lurking in the Dark
Journal Title: Nepalese Heart Journal - Year 2013, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer is one of the acute aortic conditions, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Management option is often debated between conservative vs. surgical, with different data supporting each of the option. Here we present two case reports, managed conservatively.
Authors and Affiliations
Rabindra B. Timala| Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal, Jyotindra Sharma| Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal, Siddhartha Pradhan| Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal, Navin Chandra Gautam| Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njh.v10i1.9748
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