Blunt aortic injury in a patient with prior coronary artery bypass surgery.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.05.095.
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Abstract
Traumatic aortic rupture is a significant challenge, further complicated by prior coronary artery bypass graft surgery with a left internal mammary artery anastomosis. We present a patient with prior coronary artery bypass graft and valve replacement who sustained multiple injuries, including an aortic rupture, after a motor vehicle crash. This report describes successful treatment of a patient with a thoracic endograft and carotid subclavian bypass to preserve the left internal mammary artery inflow.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Rupture
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Thoracic Injuries
- Vascular System Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating