A Nearly Missed Catastrophic Aortic Injury After Reduction of a Thoracic Spine Fracture Managed by Prompt Endovascular Treatment

Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Sep;100(3):1112. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.05.083.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / injuries*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Fracture Fixation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Near Miss, Healthcare
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology*
  • Vascular System Injuries / surgery*