TY - JOUR T1 - Management of an enlarging aortic aneurysm in the presence of radiation induced retroperitoneal fibrosis. JF - J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Y1 - 1989 A1 - Todd, G J A1 - Schwartz, A A1 - Rapoport, F KW - Aged KW - Aorta, Abdominal KW - Aortic Aneurysm KW - Blood Vessel Prosthesis KW - HUMANS KW - Lymphoma KW - Male KW - Radiation Injuries KW - Retroperitoneal Fibrosis KW - Retroperitoneal Neoplasms KW - T-Lymphocytes AB -

Despite a thoracoabdominal retroperitoneal approach to an enlarging symptomatic infrarenal aortic aneurysm, proximal aortic dissection was hazardous due to radiation induced retroperitoneal fibrosis. Iliac artery ligation and thoracic aorta to iliac artery bypass has resulted in successful management during 14 months of follow-up.

VL - 30 CP - 2 ER -