Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (May 2008)

Traumatic aortic arch false aneurysm after blunt chest trauma in a motocross rider

  • Sartini Patrizio,
  • Frati Giacomo,
  • Pugliese Giuseppe,
  • Muzzi Luigi,
  • Rose David,
  • Santo Chiara,
  • Chirichilli Ilaria,
  • Ricci Massimo,
  • Mattia Consalvo,
  • Bizzarri Federico,
  • Ferrari Riccardo,
  • Della Rocca Carlo,
  • Laghi Andrea

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-23
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
p. 23

Abstract

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Abstract 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.