Stab Injury of the Thoracic Aorta: Computed Tomography Findings. (6th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yildiz, Seyma; Toprak, Huseyin; Serter, Asli; Kocakoç, Ercan
• Other Names: Hashimoto M. Academic Editor.; Lampmann L. Academic Editor.; Vade A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-06
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/397514
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Stab injury of the thoracic aorta is a rare condition with high mortality rate. Patients must be evaluated carefully, and the diagnosis usually should be confirmed by radiological modalities. In this case, we report a 37-year-old man presented with a penetrating stab injury to the upper back and the thoracic aorta, and the diagnostic role of computed tomography is discussed.