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Melvyn T. Yeo, MD; Edward J. Domanskis, MD; Robert H. Bartlett, MD; Alan B. Gazzaniga, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1974;108(6):839-842.

Abstract
Survival after laceration of the abdominal aorta is exceedingly rare. In this article three successfully managed cases are reported and 18 cases from the literature are reviewed. Aortic control by initial thoracotomy, autotransfusion, andaggressive management of renal and pulmonary complications are emphasized.

Author Affiliations
Irvine, Calif

From the University of California, Irvine; and the Department of Surgery, Orange (Calif) County Medical Center.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 17, 1973.

Reprint requests to Department of Surgery, Orange County Medical Center, Orange, CA 92668 (Dr. Gazzaniga).

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