Hypertension, Acute Stent Thrombosis, and Paraplegia 6  Months after Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury in a 22-Year-Old Patient

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a less invasive option for managing traumatic injuries of the descending aorta in polytraumatized patients. Concerns arise when treating young patients with TEVAR. A 22-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department following a high-impact road traffic collision. Whole-body computed tomography (CT) scan documented multiple injuries, including rupture of descending thoracic aorta just below the isthmus. There was no evidence of paraplegia or stroke.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research