Patent ductus arteriosus masquerading as aortic transection in a trauma victim.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19021962.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.06.083.
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Abstract
A high-speed motorcycle crash is a risk factor for thoracic aortic injury due to the rapid deceleration mechanism. We present a previously healthy 44-year-old man who was involved in a motorcycle accident. Initial spiral computed tomography indicated an intimal flap, which was visualized with evidence of mediastinal hemorrhage. The man was taken emergently to the operating room where a patent ductus arteriosus was seen at the location of the suspected aortic injury. No true aortic injury was appreciated.
Medical subject headings
- Accidents, Traffic
- Aortic Dissection
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
- Incidental Findings