Repair of traumatic aortic valve disruption and descending aortic transection.

Girardi, L; Isom, O W · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

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.

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