injuries poisoning
Aortic Disruption (Traumatic)
Etiology of Traumatic Aortic Disruption
Withblunt trauma,the usual mechanism is a severe deceleration injury; patients often have multiple rib fractures, 1st and/or 2nd rib fractures, or other manifestations of severe chest trauma. Withpenetrating trauma,the usual wound traverses the mediastinum (eg, entering between the nipples or the scapulae). 