Endovascular Repair of a Blunt Abdominal Aortic Injury

Abstract

Blunt abdominal aortic injury is an uncommon traumatic finding. In the past, treatment options have traditionally consisted of open operative repair; however, the development of endovascular surgery has created new interventional possibilities. This case is presented to demonstrate the applications of endovascular abdominal aortic repair for a blunt traumatic injury.

Keywords

blunt trauma - aortic injury - endovascular repair

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