Repair of traumatic aortic valve disruption and descending aortic transection

Authors
Girardi, L Isom, OW
Citation
L. Girardi et Ow. Isom, Repair of traumatic aortic valve disruption and descending aortic transection, ANN THORAC, 69(4), 2000, pp. 1251-1253
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1251 - 1253
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200004)69:4<1251:ROTAVD>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Traumatic aortic transection after acute deceleration injury remains a high ly lethal condition. Concomitant aortic valve disruption is exceedingly rar e, and can complicate the timing of surgical management. This report descri bes the management and outcome of a patient with these types of injuries. ( C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.