Traumatic aortic transection in a child with an anomalous right subclavian artery.

Gandhi, Sanjiv K; Von Haag, Derek; Webber, Steven A; Pigula, Frank A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe a child who presented with a traumatic aortic transection in the setting of anomalous origin of the right subclavian artery. This abnormal arch anatomy may influence the diagnosis, anatomic location, and technique of surgical repair of the injury.

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