A case of 2-stage traumatic rupture of the abdominal aorta

Dieux, J.J.; Milani, H.; Maillet, P.; Brahy, R.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica 85(6): 367-370

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458
PMID: 4090863
Document Number: 260653
A case of post traumatic rupture of the abdominal aorta, secondary to blunt abdominal trauma, is reported. Treatment was in two stages due to its masking by an extensive retroperitoneal hematoma. Review of the literature discloses its extreme rarity and poor prognosis.

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