Late onset traumatic aortic isthmus transection after acetabular fracture surgery

Background: Traumatic acetabulum fractures are common injuries and are often associated with cardiopulmonary injuries such as hemothorax or pneumothorax. Aortic transection is a well-described cause of death, particularly after a deceleration injury. However, late dissection on arcus aorta level is...

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Published inEuropean Journal of Medical Case Reports Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 105 - 108
Main Authors Gültaç, Emre, Can, Fatih Ilker, Gemci, Çaǧatay, Kılınç, Cem Yalın, Aydoǧan, Nevres Hürriyet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Discover Publishing Group 01.01.2021
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Case reports
Coronary vessels
Fractures
Hemothorax
Hip joint
Injuries
Orthopedics
Trauma
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Summary:Background: Traumatic acetabulum fractures are common injuries and are often associated with cardiopulmonary injuries such as hemothorax or pneumothorax. Aortic transection is a well-described cause of death, particularly after a deceleration injury. However, late dissection on arcus aorta level is rare. Case Presentation: We describe the late presentation of an aortic transection case with acetabular fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident treated with thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedure and discuss the possible mechanism of injury. Conclusion: In high-energy traumas, such as acetabular fractures, one should be alert for traumatic aortic injuries, especially if the patient has a chest trauma.
ISSN:2520-4998
DOI:10.24911/ejmcr/