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Successful open repair of blunt traumatic thoracoabdominal aortic injury with concomitant L1/L2 fracture–dislocation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although rare, blunt traumatic aortic injury occurs in the aortic isthmus and rarely in the thoracoabdominal aorta. CASE PRESENTATION: A 56-year-old man became unconscious after falling from the third floor during a suicide attempt. Computed tomography revealed a thoraco-abdominal aortic injury (pseudo-aneurysm) and a posterior dislocation fracture at L1/L2. Thoraco-abdominal aortic graft replacement was performed 3 d after the injury, and posterior spinal fusion was performed 10 d later. CONCLUSIONS: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair is usually performed for blunt traumatic aortic injury of the aortic isthmus; however, open surgery is required for blunt traumatic aortic injury of the thoracoabdominal aorta.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1186/s13019-026-04138-1

Authors: Yuta Kanazawa, Akihiro Yoshitake, Shota Takaki, Yuko Gatate, Osamu Kinoshita, Toshihisa Asakura

Institutions: Saitama International Medical Center, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890