Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta.
Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a lethal injury associated with high speed accidents. In multiply injured patients a high index of suspicion is required to allow prompt diagnosis of this condition. Urgent surgery is life saving in the majority of patients.
Bryan
A J
AJ
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Angelini
G D
GD
D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery