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Chronic innominate artery dissection after blunt thoracic trauma: case report
1Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033-4612, USA.
The Journal of Trauma
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Blunt innominate chest trauma is a rare injury. This case report details a young male with innominate artery dissection from blunt chest trauma, discussing his management and reviewing literature.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Blunt innominate artery injury is a rare consequence of chest trauma.
- Fewer than 70 cases have been reported in surgical literature since 1960.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old male presented with blunt chest trauma.
- The trauma resulted in an innominate artery dissection.
Findings:
- The case report details the patient's clinical course.
- Management strategies for this rare injury are discussed.
Implications:
- This report contributes to the limited surgical literature on blunt innominate artery dissection.
- Understanding rare vascular trauma is crucial for effective patient management.