Dilation versus Dilatations?
Posted By: newbie here on 2008-03-12
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Subject: Dilation versus Dilatations?
There was a second dilation of the distal abdominal aorta at 3.4 x 3.3 cm. No evidence of the dilatations of the iliacs. I always confuse these! Please tell me if this is correct?
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