An Infrarenal Aortic Hypoplasia Presented with Claudication
Journal of Korean Medical Science
; : 950-952, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
We describe a case of infrarenal aortic hypoplasia in a 52-yr-old woman who presented with claudication. Computed tomographic angiography revealed an abrupt absence of the infrarenal aorta, with collateral flow reconstituting the iliofemoral systems. After a polytetrafluoroethylene graft was interposed between the aortic stump and the iliac bifurcation, the patient's claudication resolved.
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English
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2010
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