Management of innominate artery injury in the setting of bovine arch anomaly.

Mauney, M M; Cassada, D C; Kaza, A K; Long, S M; Kern, J A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Blunt injury to the aortic arch vessels is rare and can be life-threatening. Historically urgent repair of these injuries is emphasized. We describe the initial nonoperative management of a blunt injury to the brachiocephalic trunk in the setting of bovine arch anomaly, followed by delayed surgical management.

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