| Literature DB >> 16481180 |
Christopher B Komanapalli1, Uttam Tripathy, Pasala S Ravichandran, Matthew S Slater.
Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the aorta without previous history of trauma, hypertension, or apparent aortic pathology is exceedingly rare. Delayed or nonoperative repair of this condition is usually lethal. Survival after spontaneous mid arch aortic rupture requires a high index of suspicion, rapid and appropriate diagnostic tests, and early operative repair. Clinical presentation, clues to diagnosis, and optimal management of this entity are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID： 16481180 DOI： 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.01.032
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN： 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191