title: Radiographic assessment of traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta.
abstract: The authors discuss the advantages and limitations of radiographic modalities in assessing traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta (TRTA). TRTA is one of the most frequent causes of death from high-speed deceleration accidents and other blunt trauma sustained during motor vehicle accidents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cooper Hospital, Camden, NJ 08103.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Jacoby
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Manning
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology