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Endovascular approach to acute aortic trauma
Riyad Karmy-Jones, Desarom Teso, Nichole Jackson, Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Southwest Washington Medical Center, Suite 330 400 NE Mother Joseph Place, Vancouver, WA 98664, United States
Riyad Karmy-Jones, Lisa Ferigno, Division of Trauma/Critical Care, Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, WA 98664, United States
Robert Bloch, Division of Radiology, Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, WA 98664, United States
Author contributions: Karmy-Jones R, Teso D, Jackson N, Ferigno L and Bloch R all contributed in the writing and editing of this paper.
Correspondence to: Riyad Karmy-Jones, MD, Medical Director, Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Southwest Washington Medical Center, Suite 330 400 NE Mother Joseph Place, Vancouver, WA 98664, United States. rkarmyjo@swmedicalcenter.com
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Received: December 2, 2009
Revised: December 18, 2009
Accepted: December 21, 2009
Published online: December 31, 2009
Revised: December 18, 2009
Accepted: December 21, 2009
Published online: December 31, 2009
Abstract
Traumatic thoracic aortic injury remains a major cause of death following motor vehicle accidents. Endovascular approaches have begun to supersede open repair, offering the hope of reduced morbidity and mortality. The available endovascular technology is associated with specific anatomic considerations and complications. This paper will review the current status of endovascular management of traumatic thoracic aortic injuries.
Keywords: Aorta, Complications, Outcomes, Traumatic, Endovascular