Subintimal hematoma of the aorta after deceleration injury
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P T Roughneen1, M Cortelli, J Potts
1Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston 77030, USA.
Texas Heart Institute Journal
|January 1, 1995
Abstract:
Deceleration injuries of the aorta may occur without aortic disruption. We describe the case of a patient with a subintimal hematoma of the aorta that resolved within 48 hours. Serial arteriography confirmed the diagnosis and excluded aortic rupture. Thoracic exploration was not performed.