Vascular lessons

Mr Mahon's case1 reminded me of two general matters. Firstly, vascular surgeons need to maintain good communications with urologist colleagues. Over the years, urologists have been a good source of referrals, going as far back as the days when a plain abdominal radiograph would unexpectedly show a calcified abdominal aortic aneurysm during a search for a renal stone or in a patient with acute urinary retention.

Secondly, we must continue to argue on behalf of patients for a national ultrasonographic screening service for abdominal aortic aneurysms. …