Transected thoracic aorta: emergency department management
Solot, J.A.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 81(10): 680-683
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0098-6151 PMID: 7107341 Document Number: 184872
Because of the high mortality attendant with transection of the descending thoracic aorta, it is vital that those who do reach the hospital alive be aggressively treated in the emergency department. A case is reported to illustrate management protocol.
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