Case report: Open replacement of incomplete semi-circular traumatic ruptures of the ascending and descending aorta. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mytsyk, Miroslawa; Grapow, Martin; Shahinian, Jasmin; Maurer, Markus; Gurke, Lorenz; Eckstein, Friedrich
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery. Volume 11:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta -- CT-scan -- TOE -- Replacement of the ascending aorta; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.54005
• DOI: 10.1186/s13019-016-0485-0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1749-8090

Abstract

Abstract An incomplete traumatic rupture of the ascending aorta is a rare but life-threatening condition. Hence, the assessment of the extent of the injury prior to therapy is crucial. We report a case of a 50-year-old male with traumatic aortic rupture who underwent emergency surgery after the evaluation of computed tomography scan (CT-scan). The surgical treatment involved replacement of the ascending aorta and stent implantation in descending aorta due to its covered rupture.