Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Center Mohammed VI, Oujda, Morocco

Biography

Dr Abdellah Rezziki is currently affiliated with the Mohammed First University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Oujda, Morocco; University Hospital Center Mohamed VI, Oujda, 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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