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Blunt traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a life-threatening surgical emergency. 80% of the subjects who experience aortic rupture die at the scene of the accident. Open surgical repair is the gold standard; mortality varies from 8% to 15%. Endovascular treatment involves placing a stent graft instead of a thoracotomy.

Author

Maska Soni

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EN