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Medical Definition of Saddle embolism
1. A straddling embolism at any vascular bifurcation, e.g., of the aorta which occludes both common iliac arteries. Synonym: pantaloon embolism. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. A straddling embolism at any vascular bifurcation, e.g., of the aorta which occludes both common iliac arteries. Synonym: pantaloon embolism. (05 Mar 2000)