BACKGROUND Spleen artery embolization (SAE) may increase the success rate of nonoperative management (NOM). The present study investigated the clinical outcome after the installation of SAE in the management of blunt splenic injury. METHODS A retrospective review of hospital records was performed to enroll patients with blunt injury of the spleen. Demographic data and information about the in...

INTRODUCTION Heart valve injury following blunt chest trauma of car accidents is increasing. Although aortic valve involvement is rare, however, in survivors of blunt cardiac trauma it is the most commonly involved valve and the most frequent valve lesion is isolated injury of the noncoronary cusp of aortic valve. CASE PRESENTATION A 31-year-old man with a history of car accident (five months...

Background Sternal fracture is uncommon injury following blunt chest trauma. They are usually caused by direct blunt trauma to the sternum, or most frequently car accident, including steering wheel direct blunt trauma to the sternum. Sternal fracture should be regarded as a hallmark of severe multiple injuries until proven otherwise. The purpose of this study was to describe general features co...

blunt injury to the chest can affect any one or all components of the chest wall and thoracic cavity. the clinical presentation of patients with blunt chest trauma varies widely and ranges from minor reports of pain to florid shock. traumatic tricuspid valve regurgitation is a rare cardiovascular complication of blunt chest trauma. tricuspid valve regurgitation is usually begotten by disorders ...

S artery injury in blunt trauma is uncommon. The surgical repair of such an injury can be a major challenge. Because penetrating injuries are more common, many trauma surgeons have relatively little experience in dealing with blunt subclavian artery injury. This case is the first report of acute or immediate endovascular repair with pseudoaneurysm stenting of the subclavian artery, as a result ...

Isolated duodenal injury after blunt abdominal trauma is a very rare entity. In contrast to penetrating injuries, duodenal injuries after blunt trauma are difficult to diagnose. Early diagnosis and management is required to prevent high morbidity and mortality associated with these injuries. We present three young patients of blunt abdominal trauma with an isolated injury to duodenum in which p...

The spleen is one of the organs most frequently injured in blunt abdominal trauma. Computed tomography (CT) scanning can accurately detect splenic injury and is currently the imaging modality of choice in assessing clinically stable patients with blunt abdominal trauma. The CT features of spleen injury include lacerations, subcapsular or parenchymal haematomas, active haemorrhage, and vascular ...

of great vessel trauma, and any thoracic vascular structure is at risk. Patients who survive to arrive at the emergency department, particularly if they are not in hemorrhagic shock, have a survival rate that approaches 50%. In contrast, blunt traumatic injuries to the great vessels most often affect the aorta, although the innominate artery, pulmonary hilar vessels, and vena cava are also susc...

Computed tomography (CT) is widely used in assessing clinically stable patients with blunt abdominal trauma. In these patients, liver is one of the commonest organs being injured and CT can accurately identify and assess the extent of the injury. The CT features of blunt liver trauma include laceration, subcapsular or parenchymal haematomas, active haemorrhage and vascular injuries. Widespread ...

Hepatic arterial injury secondary to both blunt and penetrating traumas is well documented in the literature by case reports and articles regarding management. Penetrating injuries to the hepatic arteries are more common than injuries from blunt trauma. Hepatic arterial injuries secondary to blunt traumas are often associated with injuries to other vital organs or vascular structures, resulting...