Acute aortic dissection mimicking a gastric ulcer: Medico‐legal implications

Acute aortic dissection mimicking a gastric ulcer: Medico‐legal implications

Abstract The diagnosis of aortic dissection is often difficult because the symptoms are usually non‐specific. AD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cases of idiopathic retrosternal pain. Misdiagnosis of AD is a common cause of legal suits in medical practice. Prevention requir...

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Main Authors: Med Amin Mesrati, Marwa Boussaid, Nouha Ben Abdejlil, Abdelfeteh Zakhama, Abir Aissaoui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
aortic aneurysm
autopsy
legal
liability
sudden death
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2315
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Summary:Abstract The diagnosis of aortic dissection is often difficult because the symptoms are usually non‐specific. AD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cases of idiopathic retrosternal pain. Misdiagnosis of AD is a common cause of legal suits in medical practice. Prevention requires a complete and thorough evaluation.
ISSN:2050-0904

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