Presentation
Road traffic accident and ultrasound show moderate left hemothorax.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
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Aortic isthmus pseudoaneurysm.
Moderate left hemothorax.
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Post-operative chest x-ray shows aortic stent.
Left hemithorax appears opaque, consistent with hemothorax.
The endotracheal tube and central line are in situ.
Case Discussion
The aortic isthmus is the most common site of traumatic aortic injury.
Co-author: Dr Sanjay Kumar, M.ch(CTVS).
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