Delayed surgical management of a traumatic aortic arch injury.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report successful management of a blunt traumatic injury to the aortic arch with intentionally delayed surgical repair. The aorta was repaired after the stabilization of other, potentially fatal, traumatic injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating