Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2911146 | EJVES Extra | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Arterial complications in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are rare and may be life-threatening. Considering surgical risks and results, a watchful management has been the conventional recommendation in non life-threatening complications. A 42-year-old man presented to our hospital complaining of abdominal pain. Investigation revealed a dissecting aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery found to be associated with EDS. We report a one year follow-up with conservative management. The literature referring to complications associated with mesenteric and celiac branches of the abdominal aorta in EDS is exhaustively reviewed.
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Authors
G. Nourissat, M.A. Lortie, P.A. Langis, F. Côté, Y.M. Dion,