The pivotal role of transesophageal echocardiography in the management of traumatic thoracic aortic rupture with associated intra-abdominal hemorrhage.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Rupture of the thoracic aorta after blunt trauma, particularly when associated with multiple injuries, presents a major problem of resuscitation and management. Transesophageal color Doppler echocardiography (TEE) during laparotomy played a major role in confirming the diagnosis of thoracic aortic rupture in a patient.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Rupture
- Echocardiography, Transesophageal
- Hemoperitoneum