Open AccessTraumatic Aortic Aneurysms
Author(s) -
Edwin M. Goyette,
Hu A. Blake,
James H. Forsee,
Henry Swan
Publication year - 1954
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.10.6.824
Subject(s) - medicine , thorax (insect anatomy) , aneurysm , thoracic aortic aneurysm , thoracic aorta , ascending aorta , aortic aneurysm , surgery , aorta , differential diagnosis , antecedent (behavioral psychology) , radiology , anatomy , pathology , developmental psychology , psychology
Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta may follow severe, nonpenetrating injuries of the thorax unaccompanied by rib fractures. The aneurysms characteristically appear in the first portion of the descending aorta or less commonly in the proximal ascending portion. A large aneurysm, progressive enlargement, or symptoms may necessitate excision or repair. Such repair is now feasible. Traumatic aortic aneurysm should be considered in the differential diagnosis of obscure lesions in the thorax when there is a history of severe antecedent trauma.
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