Penetrating Injuries of the Abdominal Aorta

1 June 1974

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of Surgery

Vol. 108 (6) , 839-842
https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1974.01350300077018

Abstract

Survival after laceration of the abdominal aorta is exceedingly rare. In this article three successfully managed cases are reported and 18 cases from the literature are reviewed. Aortic control by initial thoracotomy, autotransfusion, andaggressive management of renal and pulmonary complications are emphasized.

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