DeBakey type 1 aortic dissection presenting as abdominal pain with paraplegia: case report and literature review

Background: Aortic dissection (AD) is a catastrophic condition that represents a challenging diagnosis for emergency physicians. Its presentation can vary widely and may present with non-specific symptoms. A delay in the diagnosis of AD is associa ted with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Cas...

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Main Authors: Tawfiq Almezeiny, Ghaida Alsuhaibani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Discover STM Publishing Ltd
Series:Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=61767