Subintimal hematoma of the aorta after deceleration injury.
Deceleration injuries of the aorta may occur without aortic disruption. We describe the case of a patient with a subintimal hematoma of the aorta that resolved within 48 hours. Serial arteriography confirmed the diagnosis and excluded aortic rupture. Thoracic exploration was not performed.
Roughneen
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Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston 77030, USA.
Cortelli
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Potts
J
J
D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D001027:Aortography; D003654:Deceleration; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017539:Tunica Intima / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*