Endovascular stent graft repair of a penetrating aortic injury

Xiangjiu Ding; Jianjun Jiang; Qingbo Su; Sanyuan Hu

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.01.079

Endovascular stent graft repair of a penetrating aortic injury

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Aug;90(2):632-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.01.079.

Authors

Xiangjiu Ding¹, Jianjun Jiang, Qingbo Su, Sanyuan Hu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Vascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China.

PMID: 20667365
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.01.079

Abstract

We report the endovascular stent graft repair of a penetrating aortic injury with active hemorrhage. A 72-year-old man was admitted after getting stabbed in his back. He had a history of coronary heart disease and cardiac infarction. Computed tomography revealed thoracoabdominal aortic rupture. Endovascular repair was performed successfully. The patient recovered uneventfully, and did not complain of discomfort after a 1-year follow-up. Endovascular treatment may be a valuable and lifesaving option for patients sustaining penetrating aortic injury with contraindications to surgery.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Aorta, Thoracic / injuries*
Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
Humans
Male
Stents*
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods
Wounds, Stab / surgery*