| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9374724 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Older children involved in a motor vehicle crash with severe head, torso, and lower extremity injuries are a group at high risk for injury to the thoracic aorta. These easily identifiable risk factors may facilitate more rapid identification of this rare and potentially fatal injury.
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Authors
Seth R. Heckman, Stanley Z. Trooskin, Randall S. Burd,