Traumatic aortic transections and stents

[Karim Brohi]

When did it migrate?  At the time of stenting or afterwards?  Early or
late?  Proximal or distal migration (I'm assuming proximal if you say
he's not doing well).  How was your stent sized?

Karim

On 18/10/2007, Ronald Gross <Rgross at harthosp.org> wrote:
> 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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