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Central vessel trauma.

C V Phillips, D C Jacobsen, D F Brayton

    The American Surgeon
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study on central vessel trauma (CVT) found a 70% survival rate in 30 patients. Key factors influencing mortality include cardiac arrest, emergency thoracotomy, descending thoracic aorta cross-clamping duration, and prolonged shock.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Trauma Management
    • Surgical Critical Care

    Background:

    • Central vessel trauma (CVT) presents significant management challenges.
    • Major arteries and veins in the chest, neck, and abdomen are susceptible to injury.
    • Effective treatment requires specialized surgical expertise and critical care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review outcomes and identify prognostic factors in patients treated for central vessel trauma (CVT).
    • To analyze surgical access strategies for challenging anatomical locations.
    • To determine factors contributing to mortality in CVT patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 30 patients treated for CVT over a 24-month period.
    • Analysis of injuries to major thoracic, cervical, and abdominal vessels (excluding infrarenal aorta).

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  • Evaluation of surgical approaches, complications, and survival data.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall survival rate was 70% (21 out of 30 patients).
    • Mortality was associated with cardiac arrest, emergency thoracotomy, prolonged aortic cross-clamping (>1 hour), and persistent shock.
    • Surgical access to difficult areas like the thoracic outlet, suprarenal aorta, and inferior vena cava was detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • Central vessel trauma management requires careful consideration of patient stability and surgical timing.
    • Prognosis is poor in cases of intraoperative cardiac arrest, high-risk emergency procedures, and prolonged hemodynamic compromise.
    • Optimizing surgical strategy and critical care is crucial for improving outcomes in CVT.