Sara Mokhtari

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, University Mohammed Ist, Morocco

Publications
  • Case Report   
    Percutaneous Transluminal Stenting of Infra-Renal Abdominal Aorta Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer
    Author(s): Sara Mokhtari*, Abdellah Rezziki, Adnane Benzirar and Omar El Mahi

    Predominantly found in the descending thoracic aorta, Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer (PAU) is uncommon in the infra-renal abdominal aorta. It is defined as atherosclerotic lesions with ulceration of the aortic intima and media, and rupture of the internal elastic lamina. PAU is considered as a rare serious clinical entity that may induce aortic dissection, aortic rupture, and secular aortic aneurysm typically occurs in elderly hypertensive patients with severe systemic atherosclerosis disease. The treatment of PAU remains a subject of considerable controversy. With the development of percutaneous techniques of stent placement, stenting has emerged as a new option in the treatment of abdominal aorta PAU. We report a 68 years old man with PAU being diagnosed with symptoms of intermittent claudication of both lower limbs; that underwent intraluminal stenting. The technical success rat.. View more»

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