Abordaje radiológico en pacientes con sospecha de aneurisma aórtico torácico

Abstract

Aortic aneurysm, regardless of its location, is an emergency situation in which a rapid uptake of the pathology and a prompt decision on treatment are needed. Therefore, a correct interpretation of signs and symptoms as well as imaging studies is necessary, which will be addressed in this article with the necessary generalities to be able to act on time, a review will be made of how to properly interpret the pathology in different imaging studies and the population at risk will be briefly explained.

Thoracic pathology will be addressed, this due to the difference in number of studies when compared with abdominal aneurysm.

Although it is true it is not the most common pathology, as will be discussed, if it is statistically important to know the number of cases that occur in a primary health service since mortality will depend on the approach that is carried out and the time on which decisions are made.