Injury to the thoracic aorta following fatal blunt trauma: an autopsy study.

Background: Transection of the thoracic aorta (TTA) remains a leading cause of death after blunt trauma. In this autopsy study, the natural history of this injury is reviewed. Patients and Methods: All blunt trauma deaths that occurred in the Milano urban area over a period of one year were collecte...

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Publicado en:European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 305 - 311
Autores principales: Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Zoia R
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Springer Nature Jun2009
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