Multiple vessel injury to branches of the aortic arch: case report.
A case of multiple injuries to the branches of the aortic arch following blunt trauma is reported. Prompt diagnosis and early operation resulted in a favorable outcome.
Gubler
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KD
United States Naval Hospital, Oakland, California.
Wisner
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DH
Blaisdell
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FW
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000473:pathology*