Use of CT Scan in the Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Computed Tomography (CT) was used in evaluating five patients with abdominal aneurysms. In one case, an acute aneurysmal leak was evaluated by CT alone prior to surgery. In four cases, significant incidental diagnoses were made via CT The use of CT in evaluating aortic aneurysmal disease is discussed.