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[A case report of a chronic traumatic thoracic aneurysm]
Y Izumi1, T Sasajima, M Kokubo
1First Department of Surgery, Asahikawa Medical College, Japan.
[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai
|February 1, 1993
Summary
A chronic traumatic thoracic aneurysm caused by blunt chest trauma was successfully treated. Direct closure of the aortic tear under partial clamping resulted in an excellent outcome for the patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Chronic traumatic thoracic aneurysms are rare but serious complications of blunt chest trauma.
- Delayed presentation can lead to significant morbidity, including recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.