Acute ruptures of the thoracic aorta. Personal experience
- PMID: 3805115
Acute ruptures of the thoracic aorta. Personal experience
Abstract
The statistical incidence, etiopathogenesis, diagnostics and surgical treatment of acute ruptures of the thoracic aorta are described. A personal series of 7 cases is reported; surgical techniques, benefits and risks of extracorporeal circulation during surgical treatments are analysed and discussed.