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AORTIC INJURY DUE TO PARAGLIDING: A CASE REPORT
Kazuhiko Omori1, Kei Jitsuiki1, Takashi Majima1
1Department of Acute Critical Care Medicine, Shizuoka Hospital, Juntendo University.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
|June 9, 2017
Summary
Paragliding accidents can cause severe injuries, including life-threatening thoracic aortic tears. Prompt diagnosis and endovascular repair are crucial for patient survival after such falls.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
Background:
- Paragliding accidents can result in severe, multi-system trauma.
- Aortic injuries are rare but potentially fatal complications of high-energy impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a paragliding accident with multiple injuries, focusing on thoracic aortic injury.
- To highlight the management and outcomes of complex trauma including aortic and vertebral fractures.
Main Methods:
- A 64-year-old male sustained multiple injuries from a 10m paragliding fall.
- Diagnosis involved whole-body computed tomography (CT) scan.
- Treatment included endovascular stent-graft repair for aortic injury and surgical immobilization for fractures.
Main Results:
- The patient sustained cervical, rib, thoracic, lumbar, and radius fractures, along with a thoracic aortic arch injury and intra-abdominal fluid.
- Endovascular repair of the aorta was successful.
- Surgical immobilization was performed for lumbar and radial fractures.
Conclusions:
- Physicians must consider thoracic aortic injury in paragliding fall patients.
- Timely and appropriate management of aortic injuries is critical to prevent mortality.
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