VASA. Zeitschrift für Gefässkrankheiten
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Objective evaluation of the management of patients with ruptured infrarenal aortic aneurysm in emergency situations has been described rarely. ⋯ Ruptured aortic aneurysm demands surgical intervention. Clinical outcome is also influenced by preclinical and anesthetic management. The severity of disease as well as the patient's prognosis can be approximated using APACHE II score. Treatment results of heterogeneous patient groups can be compared.