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BLUNT ABDOMINAL AORTIC TRAUMA
Author(s) -
Frydenberg M.,
Royle J. P.,
Hoare M.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1990.tb07382.x
Subject(s) - medicine , blunt , abdomen , surgery , abdominal aorta , aorta , general surgery
Due to its well protected position within the abdomen, blunt injuries to the abdominal aorta are uncommon. A review of previous reports in the literature, together with four new cases, are presented here. Motor car accident are the most common cause of this injury, especially if seat belts are worn. Associated gastrointestinal injuries did not lead to any increased mortality; however, delay in the diagnosis was a significant factor in the deaths of several patients. Prompt reconginition and early surgical management are essential in the treatment of this problem.