Publications by authors named "Cheri Watson"
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
December 2017
Article Synopsis
- The management of blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) has significantly improved over the past decade with the introduction of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), though its long-term benefits are still debated.
- A study of 316 BTAI patients across multiple trauma centers found no significant difference in in-hospital mortality rates between TEVAR, open surgical repair, and nonoperative management, although TEVAR patients tended to be older and had different injury characteristics.
- Overall, the study indicates a decline in BTAI mortality rates, but highlights the need for better follow-up and monitoring post-TEVAR treatment.
