Management of innominate artery injury in the setting of bovine arch anomaly

Authors
Mauney, MM Cassada, DC Kaza, AK Long, SM Kern, JA
Citation
Mm. Mauney et al., Management of innominate artery injury in the setting of bovine arch anomaly, ANN THORAC, 72(6), 2001, pp. 2134-2136
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2134 - 2136
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200112)72:6<2134:MOIAII>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Blunt injury to the aortic arch vessels is rare and can be life-threatening . Historically urgent repair of these injuries is emphasized. We describe t he initial nonoperative management of a blunt injury to the brachiocephalic trunk in the setting of bovine arch anomaly, followed by delayed surgical management. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.