Crush accident resulting in isolated abdominal aortic injury.
The case history is presented of a patient with isolated abdominal aortic trauma due to blunt injury of the abdominal wall. Survey of the literature shows a typical clinical manifestation of this rare injury. When present, prompt recognition and proper treatment are essential in the management of this condition.
van Reedt Dortland
R W
RW
Department of Vascular Surgery of the Academic Hospital, State University Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Clevers
G J
GJ
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery