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Clinical communication| Volume 10, ISSUE 2, P139-145, March 1992

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Acute abdominal aortic occlusion

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0736-4679(92)90207-A
Acute abdominal aortic occlusion
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      Abstract

      Acute occlusion of the infrarenal abdominal aorta is a catastrophic event requiring early recognition and intervention if permanent disability is to be decreased or avoided. While traditional causes of occlusion (saddle embolus and thrombosis) are the most frequent, vasculitis and hypercoagulable states have recently been suggested as etiologies. This article presents three cases of acute abdominal aortic occlusion from different mechanisms and reviews the literature concerning presentation and management.

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      Publication history

      Accepted: January 17, 1992
      Received in revised form: January 28, 1991
      Received: January 2, 1991

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0736-4679(92)90207-A

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      © 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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