Abstract
We report a case of a 56-year-old man with traumatic aortic rupture (TAR) sustained in a motor vehicle accident diagnosed by helical computed tomography, aortography, and transesophageal echocardiography. A large majority of patients with TAR never make it to the hospital, and for those who do, a timely diagnosis is critical for survival. We discuss the merits and pitfalls of the three imaging modalities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-33 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Emergency Radiology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aorta
- Blunt trauma
- Echocardiography
- Rupture