Stab Injury of the Thoracic Aorta: Computed Tomography Findings
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چکیده
Stab injury of the thoracic aorta is a rare condition with high mortality rate. Patients must be evaluated carefully, and the diagnosis usually should be confirmed by radiological modalities. In this case, we report a 37-year-old man presented with a penetrating stab injury to the upper back and the thoracic aorta, and the diagnostic role of computed tomography is discussed.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013