Traumatic aortic transection with intraluminal aortic fat: transesophageal echocardiographic characteristics and implications.
J Am Soc Echocardiogr
; 16(11): 1188-90, 2003 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-14608292
ABSTRACT
Aortic transection can be a catastrophic complication of blunt chest trauma. Transesophageal echocardiography is a useful tool for assessing aortic pathology. Presented is a case of traumatic aortic transection in which periaortic fat was found within the aortic lumen. Transesophageal echocardiographic characteristics are reviewed and clinical implications discussed.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Tejido Adiposo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article