Penetrating chest trauma after attempted suicide: An extraordinary behavior of a posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm.
J Radiol Case Rep
; 14(7): 19-25, 2020 Jul.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33088416
ABSTRACT
Posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a very rare, yet potentially lethal complication after thoracic trauma. Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is associated with high mortality. Still literature highlights that untreated, lesions can enlarge, rupture, and lead to exsanguination and death. We present a case of a posttraumatic peripheral pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm with complete disappearance after one year. This case confirms that conservative treatment can be an effective option in asymptomatic and stable patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pulmonary Artery
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Suicide, Attempted
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Thoracic Injuries
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Wounds, Penetrating
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Aneurysm, False
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Radiol Case Rep
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Switzerland
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA