Aortic transsection after blunt chest trauma

Authors
Tsoukas, A Stathoulopoulos, A Tsatsoulis, P Geranios, A Pavlakis, E Athanasopoulou, A Papaeliou, I
Citation
A. Tsoukas et al., Aortic transsection after blunt chest trauma, ECHOCARDIOG, 18(5), 2001, pp. 385-388
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
07422822 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
385 - 388
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-2822(200107)18:5<385:ATABCT>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
We report a case of an 18-year-old female who developed an extensive hemoth orax after blunt chest trauma. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showe d transsection of the aorta at the level of the isthmus and turbulent flows in several places around the aorta. We discuss the contribution of TEE for detecting traumatic injuries to the thoracic aorta.