[Diagnosis of aneurysms of the aorta and its large branches. A clinical pathoanatomical study (author's transl)].

On the basis of 67,352 autopsies 516 aorta aneurysms and 112 aneurysms of large branches of the aorta are classified according to their etiology, frequency, size and sex distribution. Cardiological, abdominal and neurological symptoms are predominant clinically. Palpation, auscultation, and X-rays with angiography and echography are still sufficient to arrive at the correct diagnosis in the majority of cases. In addition to conservative therapy a surgical intervention should be considered as far as circumstances permit.