Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Traumatic Intimal Tearing of the Descending Thoracic Aorta -A Case Report-

외상성 하행흉부대동맥 내막 파열 -치험 1예 보고-

  • Chang, M. (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jang, J.S. (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, M.S. (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, B.K. (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hong, P.W. (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 장명 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 장정수 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 강면식 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 조범구 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 홍필훈 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Published : 1980.09.01
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Abstract

The rupture of the aorta commonly follows major blunt trauma to the thorax. It has markedly increased in recent years, paralleling the rising number of vehicular accidents. The most frequent site of rupture is the area of the isthmus, with the ascending aorta second. The diagnosis of the condition from clinical data is difficult, and aortography is used whenever aortic tear is suspected. We are presenting a case of patient who had intimal tearing of the thoracic aorta with multiple injuries. The patient underwent surgical repair 28 days after injury with left heart [LA-Femoral artery] bypass.

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