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  • Title: Delayed traumatic aortic cusp detachment mimicking aortic dissection.
    Author: Matteucci ML, Rescigno G, Altamura G, Manfrin M, D'Alfonso A, Piccoli G, Iacobone G.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2006 Sep; 82(3):1093-5. PubMed ID: 16928547.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of delayed detachment of the right coronary cusp, occurring 12 days after a motorcycle crash. Echocardiographic findings mimicked a type I De Bakey aortic dissection. A brief discussion of cause, evolution, diagnosis, and treatment is included.
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