Surgery End of Rotation Exam with Answers.
Where do aortic aneurysms most commonly occur? - ANS Below the kidney What is a pseudoaneurism? - ANS A collection of blood and connective tissue located outside the vessel wall What is the normal measurement of the abdominal aorta? - ANS 2cm At how many centimeters does the abdominal aorta become aneurismal? - ANS 3 cm At how many centimeters would an abdominal aortic aneurysm need surgical repair? - ANS 5 cm What is the initial test for a suspected AAA? - ANS Abdominal US What test would be ordered to further characterize and measure the abdominal aortic aneurysm? - ANS Abdominal CT What are the three types of thoracic aortic aneurysm? - ANS Ascending Descending Arch What are the causes of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm? - ANS Elastin degredation (aging) What causes descending thoracic aortic aneurysm? - ANS Atherosclerosis What cases an arch thoracic aortic aneurysm? - ANS Trauma or deceleration injuries
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