Dissection of the left main coronary artery after blunt thoracic trauma: Case report and literature review.

World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES
Mollie M JamesCharles Goldman

Abstract

Blunt chest trauma is commonly encountered by surgeons and is rarely associated with cardiac injuries. The incidence of cardiac injury is rare but can be rapidly fatal, requiring prompt recognition and treatment. We review the case of a 37 year-old male who was involved in a head-on motor vehicle collision at highway speed and was found to have an isolated left main coronary artery dissection. We then review the supporting literature for evaluation of blunt cardiac injuries and the treatment options for traumatic coronary dissection.

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
dissection
coronary bypass
coronary artery bypass
dissections

Software Mentioned

EAST

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