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Detection of aortic tear in the acute trauma patient using MRI

Year: 1994

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic aortic tears are life threatening and, therefore, need to be evaluated urgently. Typically, a thoracic aortogram is conducted; however, aortography occasionally demonstrates nonspecific abnormalities. These equivocal examinations can lead to unnecessary thoracotomies, or repeated angiography and catastrophic delays in aortic repair. We report a case in which magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was very useful in the diagnosis of aortic tear.

Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

DOI: 10.1016/0730-725x(94)92038-9

Authors: Stephen M. Cohn, Jeffrey S. Pollak, Shirley McCarthy, Linda C. Degutis

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,380