Traumatic aortic transections and stents

[Ronald Gross]

That is why I was asking!  In fact, there was a transection, but unfortunately, the stent migrated.  He isn't doing very well, to say the least.

>>> <KMATTOX at aol.com> 10/17/2007 8:06 AM >>>
I had looked at the ppt on my blackberry, now I have looked at it on my big  
computer.    I definitely would NOT proceed with a stent at this  point, for I 
could make a case that this is not an aortic  transection.    This particular 
cut leaves a lot to be desired  and raises more questions than it answers.    
Need better cuts or  an aortogram.    
 
BE CAREFUL.    
 
k



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