Bib Sign in Proximal Descending Thoracic Aorta Rupture on CT Angiography: Presentation of a Paradigmatic Case. (5th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pierro, Antonio; Posa, Alessandro; Iorio, Luca; Tanzilli, Alessandro; Cucciolillo, Lucia; Quinto, Fabio; Sciandra, Mariacarmela; Iezzi, Roberto; Cilla, Savino
• Other Names: Komemushi Atsushi Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-05
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/6947207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Thoracic aortic rupture may present with subtle clinical and CT-angiography findings. Recognition of the imaging features of early rupture is key for timely diagnosis and treatment. This report presents a new sign of incipient proximal thoracic aortic rupture on CT-angiography.