Traumatic aneurysm of the ascending aorta in a child.
A case of traumatic aneurysm of the ascending aorta in a child is reported. This complication must be suspected in a child who sustains severe injury from closed thoracic trauma and develops an abnormally wide anterior mediastinum. A mechanism for ascending aortic rupture and aneurysm is proposed. Aortography is essential when aortic injury and its complications are suspected.
D000792:Angiography; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*