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Towards an improvement in aneurysm assessment: coupling 3D reconstruction tools with engineering know-how

Description : Purpose: Currently, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), which are a permanent dilation of the aorta, are treated surgically when the maximum transverse diameter surpasses 5.0cm. AAA rupture occurs when the locally acting wall stress exceeds the locally acting wall strength. There is a need to review ...
Language(s) : English
Subject(s) : aneurysm , 3D reconstruction , rupture , surgical guidance
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Publication Date(s) : 2009-10-20