Ultrasonography and angiography in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

A material of 130 consecutive patients with clinically possible abdominal aortic aneurysm was reviewed. All of them were examined by ultrasonography and 23 by abdominal aortography as well. Ultrasonography revealed aortic aneurysm in 42 patients. The management of this entity and the value of different diagnostic methods are discussed. The importance of ultrasonography as a non-invasive and accurate diagnostic aid is emphasized.