Repair of traumatic aortic valve disruption and descending aortic transection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Traumatic aortic transection after acute deceleration injury remains a highly lethal condition. Concomitant aortic valve disruption is exceedingly rare, and can complicate the timing of surgical management. This report describes the management and outcome of a patient with these types of injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Valve
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating