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  • Title: Spontaneous rupture of the thoracic aorta.
    Author: Komanapalli CB, Tripathy U, Ravichandran PS, Slater MS.
    Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 2006 Apr; 29(4):616-8. PubMed ID: 16481180.
    Abstract:
    Spontaneous rupture of the aorta without previous history of trauma, hypertension, or apparent aortic pathology is exceedingly rare. Delayed or nonoperative repair of this condition is usually lethal. Survival after spontaneous mid arch aortic rupture requires a high index of suspicion, rapid and appropriate diagnostic tests, and early operative repair. Clinical presentation, clues to diagnosis, and optimal management of this entity are discussed.
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