Aneurysm - thoracic aortic
Alternative names
Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Definition
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a localized expansion of the wall of the aorta.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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