Question 175 · LEK · Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Surgical treatment of an aortic aneurysm is indicated when its diameter exceeds:
- A. 1 cm.
- B. 2 cm.
- C. 3 cm.
- D. 4 cm.
- E. 5 cm.
Hint
Recall the diameter at which the risk of rupture outweighs the risk of elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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