Nonoperative management of grade III blunt thoracic aortic injuries

Successful Nonoperative Management of High-Grade Blunt Renal Injuries

Current management of high-grade blunt renal trauma favors a nonoperative approach when possible. We performed a retrospective study of high grade blunt renal injuries at our level I trauma center to determine the indications and success of nonoperative management (NOM). 47 patients with blunt grade IV or V injuries were identified between October 2004 and December 2013. Immediate operative pat...

Complications of nonoperative management of high-grade blunt hepatic injuries.

BACKGROUND Nonoperative management of blunt hepatic injuries is highly successful. Complications associated with high-grade injuries, however, have not been well characterized. The purpose of the present study was therefore to define hepatic-related complications and associated treatment modalities in patients undergoing nonoperative management of high-grade blunt hepatic injuries. METHODS Th...

Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injuries: New Perspectives in Management

Blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs) present a great challenge because of their potentially fatal outcomes. Recent advancements in their management have proved to be beneficial in terms of various parameters, including mortality and complications. Endovascular repair is now the treatment of choice in most centres and is continuously replacing the traditional open surgical method. We present a...

endovascular repair of blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injuries

Early outcomes of deliberate nonoperative management for blunt thoracic aortic injury in trauma.

OBJECTIVE Traumatic blunt aortic injury has traditionally been viewed as a surgical emergency, whereas nonoperative therapy has been reserved for nonsurgical candidates. This study reviews our experience with deliberate, nonoperative management for blunt thoracic aortic injury. METHODS A retrospective chart review with selective longitudinal follow-up was conducted for patients with blunt aor...