Abstract：
:Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur in 5 to 7 percent of people over age 60 in the United States. An aneurysm is defined as a permanent localized dilatation of an artery, with an increase in diameter of greater than 1.5 times its normal diameter. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may be manifested by catastrophic rupture, signs of pressure on other viscera or an embolism originating in the aneurysmal wall, but most cases are asymptomatic. The diagnosis is often made by physical examination of the abdomen, which reveals a pulsatile mass left of the midline, between the xyphoid process and the umbilicus. The diagnosis may be confirmed by B-mode ultrasound. Ultrasound screening should be considered for individuals at risk for abdominal aortic aneurysms. This group includes individuals over age 60 who smoke, have hypertension or have vascular disease. Elective surgical intervention is indicated for most patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms greater than 5 cm in diameter to prevent rupture and death. Smaller abdominal aortic aneurysms should be monitored by regular ultrasound measurements. Screening and identification of abdominal aortic aneurysms by primary care physicians can have a significant impact on patient survival.
journal_name
Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Santilli JD,Santilli SMsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1997-09-15 00:00:00pages
1081-90issue
4eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
56pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：:Cystic masses of the neck may represent thyroid, parathyroid, thyroglossal duct or branchial cleft cysts. Analysis of the cyst fluid may establish the etiology. Elevated levels of parathyroid hormone can be found in parathyroid cysts without concomitant hyperparathyroidism. A high concentration of cholesterol without ...
journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1996-11-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2006-12-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2000-10-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2000-12-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1999-02-15 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：American family physician
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00
