Endovascular therapy for overcoming challenges presented with blunt abdominal aortic injury

Blunt abdominal aortic injury (BAAI) is a rare and lethal injury requiring surgical management. Injury patterns can be complex and surgical strategy should accommodate specific case circumstances. Endovascular solutions appear appropriate and preferred in certain cases of BAAI, which, however, may n...

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Published inVascular and endovascular surgery Vol. 46; no. 4; p. 329
Main Authors Gilani, Ramyar, Saucedo-Crespo, Hector, Scott, Bradford G, Tsai, Peter I, Wall, Jr, Metthew J, Mattox, Kenneth L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2012
Subjects
Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Aorta, Abdominal - diagnostic imaging
Aorta, Abdominal - injuries
Aorta, Abdominal - surgery
Aortography - methods
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Endovascular Procedures
Humans
Male
Seat Belts - adverse effects
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Vascular System Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Vascular System Injuries - etiology
Vascular System Injuries - surgery
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnostic imaging
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - etiology
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - surgery
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Summary:Blunt abdominal aortic injury (BAAI) is a rare and lethal injury requiring surgical management. Injury patterns can be complex and surgical strategy should accommodate specific case circumstances. Endovascular solutions appear appropriate and preferred in certain cases of BAAI, which, however, may not be applicable due to device limitations in regard to patient anatomy and limited operating room capability. However, endovascular therapy can be pursued with limited fluoroscopy capability and consumable availability providing a solution that is expeditious and effective for select cases of BAAI.
ISSN:1938-9116
DOI:10.1177/1538574412436697