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Blunt Chest Trauma-Induced Left Internal Mammary Artery Injury Requiring Interventional Radiology Embolization: A
Henry Knox1, Rachel Hemsath2, Saptarshi Biswas3
1Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) - Carolinas, Spartanburg, USA.
Cureus
|June 23, 2026
Summary
Internal mammary artery (IMA) injuries from blunt chest trauma are rare but can be fatal. Prompt diagnosis and interventional radiology coil embolization can effectively control bleeding and prevent severe consequences.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Internal mammary artery (IMA) injuries due to blunt chest trauma are uncommon but potentially fatal.
- Diagnosis is challenging due to varied presentations and limited management guidelines.
- Undetected IMA injuries can lead to severe intrathoracic hemorrhage.
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