Traumatic aortic arch false aneurysm after blunt chest trauma in a motocross rider
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This article details a case report of a traumatic aortic arch false aneurysm after blunt chest trauma. Thoracic aorta false aneurysms are a rare and life-threatening complication of aortic surgery, infection, genetic disorders and trauma.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
دوره 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008