Abstract
THE prognosis after rupture of an aneurysm of the A abdominal aorta has improved with recent advances in cardiovascular surgery,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and it is therefore of vital importance to make an early diagnosis. Although the clinical signs and symptoms of this condition have been adequately described8 9 10 11 the diagnostic value of the plain film of the abdomen has not been given the attention that it deserves. This paper summarizes the pertinent x-ray findings in 20 cases of ruptured aneurysms proved at autopsy or surgery. The findings in 37 cases of intact aneurysms are included as controls.The great majority of abdominal aneurysms . . .

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