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Aortic arch rupture in a child following minor blunt trauma
S A Nashef1, N G Talwalkar, M P Jamieson
1Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|August 1, 1987
Insights
A child suffered a severe aortic arch injury from minor blunt trauma. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are crucial for successful outcomes in pediatric aortic injuries.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Trauma
- Thoracic Injury
Background:
- Blunt chest trauma in children can cause severe aortic injuries.
- Aortic arch transection is a rare but life-threatening consequence.
Abstract:
We report the case of a seven-year-old boy who sustained near-total transection of the aortic arch following apparently minor blunt injury. The radiological and operative findings and the successful outcome of urgent surgical repair support an aggressive approach to the diagnosis and management of suspected aortic injuries in children.