Prevalence of aortic aneurysms at abdominal ultrasound - Samuel Mugabi Nseko
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as an increase in the diameter of the abdominal aorta in excess of 3cm. Hypertension and advanced age are some of the risk factors associated with development of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Screening for AAA among predisposed individuals by the use of abdominal ultrasonography is done in many centres especially in the western world. Early diagnosis of AAA is necessary for early surgical intervention which prevents complications including rupture and death...