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SySaiHung-DTA Trauma Anoy


























































           rgent CT scan of the thorax confirmed a traumatic laceration of the

    Uproximal descending thoracic aorta.  Of the thoracic aortic injuries the

     ligament arteriosum is the most common location being a fixed point sus-
     ceptible to acceleration/deceleration forces.  Motor vehicle collision is the

     most common cause.






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