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Dissection of the left main coronary artery after blunt thoracic trauma: Case report and literature review

Authors: Mollie M James, Marnix Verhofste, Cass Franklin, Greg Beilman, Charles Goldman

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Blunt chest trauma is commonly encountered by surgeons and is rarely associated with cardiac injuries. The incidence of cardiac injury is rare but can be rapidly fatal, requiring prompt recognition and treatment. We review the case of a 37 year-old male who was involved in a head-on motor vehicle collision at highway speed and was found to have an isolated left main coronary artery dissection. We then review the supporting literature for evaluation of blunt cardiac injuries and the treatment options for traumatic coronary dissection.

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Title: Dissection of the left main coronary artery after blunt thoracic trauma: Case report and literature review
Authors: Mollie M James
Marnix Verhofste
Cass Franklin
Greg Beilman
Charles Goldman
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-7922-5-21

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