Complete transection of the thoracic aorta due to rapid deceleration. Report of successful repair in two cases.
D000054:Acceleration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000601:surgery
D005465:Fluorocarbon Polymers