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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

Medical Definition: An aneurysm in the proximal portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and giving rise to the bronchial, esophageal, pericardiac, and mediastinal branches.
Guide Notes: dissecting aneurysm, coord IM with ANEURYSM, DISSECTING (IM); rupture: coord IM with AORTIC RUPTURE (IM)
Previously Indexed: Aortic Aneurysm (1966-1992)

Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Medical Definitions and Terms

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