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  • Title: Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta: computed tomography may be a dangerous waste of time.
    Author: Unsworth-White MJ, Buckenham T, Treasure T.
    Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl; 1994 Nov; 76(6):381-3. PubMed ID: 7702318.
    Abstract:
    Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a justifiably feared condition. Some authors have proposed the use of computed tomography as a non-invasive means of diagnosis. We report two cases where computed tomographic scans were misinterpreted, leading to erroneous diagnoses and inappropriate referrals. The pitfalls of using a cross-sectional imaging technique to diagnose a transverse lesion and the relative ease and accuracy of aortography are discussed.
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