Case Report
Volume: 5 | Issue: 3 | Published: Mar 29, 2021 | Pages: 102 - 105 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1612176472
Late onset traumatic aortic isthmus transection after acetabular fracture surgery
Authors:
Emre Gultac
, Fatih Ilker Can
, Cagatay Gemci
, Cem Yalin Kilinc
, Nevres Hurriyet Aydogan
Article Info
Authors
Fatih Ilker Can
Department of Orthopaedics, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
Cagatay Gemci
Department of Orthopaedics, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
Cem Yalin Kilinc
Department of Orthopaedics, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
Nevres Hurriyet Aydogan
Department of Orthopaedics, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey.
Publication History
Received: February 02, 2021
Accepted: March 21, 2021
Published: March 29, 2021
Abstract
Background: Traumatic acetabulum fractures are common injuries and are often associated with cardiopulmonary injuries such as hemothorax or pneumothorax. Aortic transection is a well-described cause of death, particularly after a deceleration injury. However, late dissection on arcus aorta level is rare. Case Presentation: We describe the late presentation of an aortic transection case with acetabular fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident treated with thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedure and discuss the possible mechanism of injury. Conclusion: In high-energy traumas, such as acetabular fractures, one should be alert for traumatic aortic injuries, especially if the patient has a chest trauma.
Keywords: Acetabular fracture, aorta transection, green
