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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Thoracic Trauma | Research

Endovascular treatment of a traumatic thoracic pseudo-aneurysm in a pediatric patient: a case report with review of literature

Authors: Muniba Afzal, Safaa Abdulreda Najar, Hassan Baghazal, Noora Alshahwani

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Blunt aortic injury (BAI) as a result of thoracic trauma is a rare entity in the adult and pediatric population. The endovascular approach has been the preferred method of management over operative repair in adults. However, data on pediatrics is limited to case reports and case series with no long-term follow-up. There are no current guidelines for management in the pediatric population. We are reporting a successful repair of a traumatic thoracic aortic aneurysm in a 13 year old boy with covered stents, with a review of relevant literature.

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Title: Endovascular treatment of a traumatic thoracic pseudo-aneurysm in a pediatric patient: a case report with review of literature
Authors: Muniba Afzal
Safaa Abdulreda Najar
Hassan Baghazal
Noora Alshahwani
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Thoracic Trauma
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Thoracic Trauma
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02265-7

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Endovascular treatment of a traumatic thoracic pseudo-aneurysm in a pediatric patient: a case report with review of literature

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