2011, Number 1
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Gac Med Mex 2011; 147 (1)
Albert Einstein and his abdominal aortic aneurysm
Cervantes CJ
Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 74-76
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ABSTRACT
The interesting case of Albert Einstein´s abdominal aortic aneurysm is presented. He was operated on at age 69 and, finding that the large aneurysm could not be removed, the surgeon elected to wrap it with cellophane to prevent its growth. However, seven years later the aneurysm ruptured and caused the death of the famous scientist.
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