| Literature DB >> 11789817 |
M M Mauney1, D C Cassada, A K Kaza, S M Long, J A Kern.
Abstract
Blunt injury to the aortic arch vessels is rare and can be life-threatening. Historically urgent repair of these injuries is emphasized. We describe the initial nonoperative management of a blunt injury to the brachiocephalic trunk in the setting of bovine arch anomaly, followed by delayed surgical management.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11789817 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02661-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330