Penetrating traumatic aortic arch injury: a unique case report presentation
This case demonstrates the successful nonoperative management of a delayed presentation of penetrating traumatic aortic arch injury. Careful patient selection, close multidisciplinary monitoring, and serial imaging are essential components of this approach. While this less invasive strategy avoids the risks associated with open or endovascular procedures, close monitoring for complications and timely intervention remain critical for optimal outcomes. Further research is needed to better define the indications for and outcomes of conservative management in such cases.
Authors
- Maeyane Stephens Moeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7459-3388)
- Rudo Pswarayi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7355-1290)
- Rubinette Robbertze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7460-7554)
- Gloria Tshimbidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2316-3262)
Institutions
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Online Technologies (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003477
- Primary Topic
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00