Incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysms in patients with atheromatous arterial disease

摘要: Seventy-three patients with atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease underwent prospective evaluation of the abdominal aorta by both physical examination and ultrasonography. The objective was to find out incidence aortic aneurysms these two methods. Early diagnosis may decrease morbidity mortality associated disease. Ultrasonography established an 9.6 percent, whereas only demonstrated a 2.6 percent incidence. We recommend that routine ultrasonographic be performed on in order demonstrate presence or absence aneurysm.