Conservative management of aortic arch injury following penetrating trauma

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2015 Apr;97(3):184-7. doi: 10.1308/003588414X13946184903243.

Abstract

Aortic arch injuries following penetrating trauma are typically lethal events with high mortality rates. Traditionally, the standard of care for patients presenting with penetrating injury and aortic involvement has included surgical intervention. We report the case of a 31-year-old man who was managed non-operatively after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the left chest and presenting with mid aortic arch injury.

Keywords: Endovascular; Thoracic aorta; Trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / injuries*
  • Aortography
  • Disease Management*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Trauma*
  • Thoracic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Injuries / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular System Injuries / therapy*
  • Wounds, Stab / diagnostic imaging
  • Wounds, Stab / therapy*