Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma

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Blunt, nonpenetrating injuries of the thoracic aorta are uncommon and associated with a high mortality rate within the first hour.

Aortic injury is missed in 1-2% of patients that survive to hospital, and a chronic thoracic aortic aneurysm may subsequently form.

We present a case in which a chronic thoracic aortic aneurysm was diagnosed 29 years following a significant motor vehicle accident.

We discuss the epidemiology, presentation, and management of this uncommon consequence of blunt, nonpenetrating aortic injury.

Our case illustrates an important clinical lesson; a past medical history of trauma should not be overlooked at any patient assessment.