The Korean Journal of Medicine

The Korean Association of Internal Medicine (대한내과학회)
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Blunt Aortic Injury: Changing the First Treatment Modality

외상에 대한 대동맥손상에 의한 초기치료 변화

  • Published : 2012.08.01
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Abstract

The incidence of blunt aortic injury is on the rise worldwise because of vehicular trauma. Historically, open repair was the only treatment of option. However, after developing of stent graft, endovascular repair has become more common and preferred treatment for aortic injury.

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