Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma
Joint Authors
Miller, Sarah
Kumar, Prashant
Van den Bosch, Rene
Khanafer, Adib
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miller, Sarah& Kumar, Prashant& Van den Bosch, Rene& Khanafer, Adib. 2015. Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060065
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miller, Sarah…[et al.]. Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Miller, Sarah& Kumar, Prashant& Van den Bosch, Rene& Khanafer, Adib. Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060065
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060065
