Acute aortic syndromes include a variety of overlapping clinical and anatomic diseases.
Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU), intramural hematoma (IMH) and aortic dissection can occur …

Defining risks and therapeutic strategies postulated [27]. Potential added complications are
pseudoaneurysm formation, progression to classic AD, and propensity to rupture. Compared …

PURPOSE: Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) is an ulceration of an atherosclerotic
plaque penetrating through the intima, which may lead to intramural hematoma, aneurysm …

Little is known regarding the outcomes of endovascular and surgical treatment of
penetrating ulcers in the abdominal aorta. The potential benefit of conservative management …

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers (PAUs) of the aorta are defined as atherosclerotic lesions
with aortic intima and media ulceration, which may lead to a complete rupture of the …

Objective Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer generally occurs in elderly patients with systemic
atherosclerosis, predominantly in the descending thoracic aorta, and it is uncommon in the …

Penetrating atheromatous ulceration of the infrarenal aorta is a rare entity. There are few
reported cases of this lesion, and most of the published data is in regards to the thoracic …

Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) is an important, albeit, rarer cause of embolization to internal
organs and distal extremities. Embolization occurs as a result of the disruption of cholesterol …

Saccular aortic aneurysms are eccentrically shaped and are commonly thought to be the
consequence of infection of the aorta. However, saccular-type aneurysms can be found …

Atherosclerotic abdominal aortic ulcers are uncommon in contrast to those of the thoracic
aorta. They present with a variety of symptoms. Computed tomography (CT) scans and …