1. [Aortic dissecting aneurysm during pregnancy].
- Author
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Ayzenberg O, Oettinger M, Kracoff OH, Caspi A, and Salomon J
- Subjects
- Adult, Aortic Dissection surgery, Aortic Aneurysm surgery, Cesarean Section, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular surgery, Aortic Dissection diagnosis, Aortic Aneurysm diagnosis, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular diagnosis
- Abstract
Aortic dissecting aneurysm is a rare, serious complication of pregnancy. This condition was diagnosed in a 34-year-old woman in the 38th week of pregnancy. Cesarean section was immediately performed, and was followed by surgical repair of the dissection. A normal male infant was delivered.
- Published
- 1990