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  • Title: Patent ductus arteriosus masquerading as aortic transection in a trauma victim.
    Author: Lau WT, Wong DK, Louie HW.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2008 Dec; 86(6):e5-6. PubMed ID: 19021962.
    Abstract:
    A high-speed motorcycle crash is a risk factor for thoracic aortic injury due to the rapid deceleration mechanism. We present a previously healthy 44-year-old man who was involved in a motorcycle accident. Initial spiral computed tomography indicated an intimal flap, which was visualized with evidence of mediastinal hemorrhage. The man was taken emergently to the operating room where a patent ductus arteriosus was seen at the location of the suspected aortic injury. No true aortic injury was appreciated.
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