General surgical manifestations of Marfan's syndrome

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 May;69(5):270-4. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.5.29359.

Abstract

Marfan's syndrome can manifest as various general surgical pathologies (herniae, diverticulosis, bowel obstruction and abdominal vasculature aneurysms). These pathologies often have abnormal presentations, and in some cases can be life-threatening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / etiology
  • Child
  • Diverticulum / etiology
  • Female
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Marfan Syndrome / pathology
  • Marfan Syndrome / surgery
  • Middle Aged