Aortic rupture complicating the fracture of an ankylosed lumbar spine

Background: A 79-year-old man was transferred to the emergency department after a fall on the forehead. On arrival, he seizured and went into shock and apnea. His medical history included ankylosing spondilitis and alcoholism with recurrent falls. An initial ultrasonographic examination was strongly...

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Main Authors: L Blockx, K Ramboer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2014-05-01
Series:Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
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Online Access:https://www.jbsr.be/articles/51