Chronic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Presenting 29 Years following Trauma. (13th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miller, Sarah; Kumar, Prashant; Van den Bosch, Rene; Khanafer, Adib
• Other Names: Schmitz Christoph Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08-13
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/470917
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Blunt, nonpenetrating injuries of the thoracic aorta are uncommon and associated with a high mortality rate within the first hour. Aortic injury is missed in 1-2% of patients that survive to hospital, and a chronic thoracic aortic aneurysm may subsequently form. We present a case in which a chronic thoracic aortic aneurysm was diagnosed 29 years following a significant motor vehicle accident. We discuss the epidemiology, presentation, and management of this uncommon consequence of blunt, nonpenetrating aortic injury. Our case illustrates an important clinical lesson; a past medical history of trauma should not be overlooked at any patient assessment.