European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Dec 2006
Comparative StudyAortic trauma in Scotland--a population based study.
This population-based study aims to determine the incidence, mechanisms and outcomes of aortic trauma in patients from Scotland between 1992-2002. ⋯ The incidence of aortic trauma presenting to Scottish hospitals is low. The majority of patients do not survive to surgical repair and operative and overall mortality remain prohibitive.