Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta during pregnancy. Surgical considerations.
This is a report of successful management of a traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta in pregnancy. Both mother and daughter are alive and well 24 months after the injury. The various aspects of the surgical and supportive treatment are discussed.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000601:surgery*; D012253:Rib Fractures; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures