Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta--case report.

J Med Liban

Service de chirurgie cardiovasculaire et thoracique Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth.

Published: January 1995

Acute traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta due to blunt trauma is a relatively common injury after deceleration accidents. However, only one fifth of these patients survive to reach medical facilities. The limiting factor to successful management is early diagnosis and prompt treatment. A case of acute traumatic rupture of the descending aorta due to blunt trauma is presented. Diagnostic and management modalities are discussed.

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