cardiovascular disorders
Abdominal Aortic Branch Occlusion
Introduction
Various branches of the aorta can be occluded by atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia, or other conditions, causing symptoms and signs of ischemia or infarction. Diagnosis is by imaging tests. Treatment is with embolectomy, angioplasty, or sometimes surgical bypass grafting. Occlusion of branches of the abdominal aorta may be Acute: Resulting from embolism, atherothrombosis, or dissection Chronic: Resulting from Atherosclerosis , Common sites of occlusion include Superior mesenteric arteries Celiac axis Renal arteries Aortic bifurcation Chronic occlusion of the celiac axis is more common among women for unclear reasons. 