Occult Aortic Rupture Related to Blunt Thoracic Trauma: A Review of Current Literature
Lit-sin QUEK1, Oktay Eray2
1Department Of Emergency Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
2Department Of Emergency Medicine, Akdeniz University Hospital, Turkey
Abstract
Organizing prospective clinical studies on blunt aortic trauma patients has been challenging. This review aimed to discuss blunt aortic trauma via a case in the light of the literature. It sparked a literature search for current evidence in the initial diagnostic modalities and algorithm in the management of patients with stable blunt traumatic aortic injuries.