Clinical progress in blunt aortic injury
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2015.00079
- Author:
Jun TU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Blunt aortic injury;
Clinical manifestation;
Diagnosis;
Pathophysiology;
Therapy
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2015;36(1):79-82
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Blunt aortic injury refers to damage to the aorta caused by sudden and strong force, which can be life-threatening and is not uncommon in recent years. To improve the survival of these victims remains a clinical challenge to date. This paper reviewed the pathophysiology, disease course, clinical manifestation, diagnosis and the treatment of blunt aortic injury, hoping to provide reference for a better understanding of this severe trauma and help the early diagnosis and management.