CT in aortic trauma
A diagnosis of aortic transection was made at computed tomography (CT) in four of 10 patients with acute multiple trauma suspected of having thoracic aortic injuries. There were no false-negative or false-positive examinations. The CT findings of an injured aorta were (1) false aneurysm, (2) linear lucency within the opacified aortic lumen caused by the torn edge of the aortic wall, (3) marginal irregularity of the opacified aortic lumen, (4) periaortic or intramural aortic hematoma, and (5) dissection. The extent of associated mediastinal hemorrhage and the amount of blood in the pleural space were not useful as indicators of aortic injury. Similarly, shift of the trachea and esophagus or absence thereof was found in patients with or without aortic tear.
- Research Organization:
- St. Louis Univ. Hospital, MO
- OSTI ID:
- 5553604
- Journal Information:
- AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 140:6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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