Emergency radiology
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Emergency radiology · May 2009
Case ReportsLeft-sided perforated acute appendicitis in an adult with midgut malrotation: the role of computed tomography.
We report a case of left-sided perforated acute appendicitis in the patient with midgut malrotation. Embryology, clinical findings, and radiological presentation are discussed. Highly prevalent disease presents here in the unusual location and thus in the unusual presentation. The emergency room physician and radiologist should be aware of these unique clinical presentations so that appropriate surgical intervention may be initiated promptly.
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Emergency radiology · May 2009
Case ReportsRenewed endovascular repair for recurrent acute abdominal aortic aneurysm.
The aim of the study was to describe the successful endovascular management of a patient who was admitted urgently with a second episode of acute abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) 30 months after emergency endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (eEVAR) for a ruptured AAA. The patient, an 84 year-old male physician, presented with severe acute abdominal and back pain. ⋯ The patient is alive and well 6 months postoperatively. This case indicates the need for follow-up after eEVAR, but also that complications can be managed endovascularly.