The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Endovascular Repair of Traumatic Aortic Transection
Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a leading cause of death, following major blunt trauma, and endovascular repair has evolved as a viable alternative to open repair. This report highlights the role of transesophageal echocardiography as a valuable imaging tool for locating the exact positio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oman Medical Specialty Board
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Oman Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.omjournal.org/fultext_PDF.aspx?DetailsID=568&type=fultext |