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Modern treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms began in Paris on March 29, 1951, when Dubost performed the first successful aortic resection for aneurysm¹. The following year American vascular surgeons duplicated Dubost's feat and established aortic reconstruction as the treatment of choice. Today, few dispute that all aneurysms of a predefined size should be repaired unless strong contraindications are present.

This review addresses the contemporary knowledge and management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. It does not discuss infected aneurysms, thoracoabdominal and pararenal aneurysms, anastomotic aneurysms, or aortic dissections. An aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of the aorta involving . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Magnitude of the Problem

Pathogenesis

Natural History and the Risk of Rupture

Diagnosis and Screening

Diagnosis

Screening

Indications for Operation

Preoperative Evaluation

Rupture of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Results of Aortic Reconstruction

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From the Division of Vascular Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, and the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Ernst at the Division of Vascular Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202.

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