Abstract
Traumatic aortic rupture (TAR) is a pathological entity with a high mortality, both spontaneous and perioperative. Delayed surgical repair has been proposed when associated lesions are stabilized. The aim of this study was to validate MRI for detecting both the presence and type of TAR and to monitor posttraumatic aneurysm and associated lesions. Twenty-four consecutive patients with acute chest trauma and suspected aortic rupture, as suggested by emergency CT or chest radiographs, were subjected to MRI and/or angiography in random order. Such parameters as the presence and type of lesion; presence of periaortic, pericardial, mediastinal, or pleural effusion; and presence of associated lesions were considered in every patient. Follow-up imaging was performed exclusively by MRI every 1 to 2 months. TAR was present in 20 patients. No patient underwent surgery in the acute phase; 14 patients underwent surgery at 6.8 +/- 2.7 months; 5 are waiting for surgery; and 1 healed spontaneously. There was no overall mortality. For detection of TAR, the accuracy of MRI was 100%; angiography, 84%; and CT, 69%. In detecting the type of lesion, the diagnostic accuracy of MRI was 92%. During follow-up, a significant increase in the posttraumatic...Continue Reading
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