rupture of aorta

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rupture of aorta

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drduck
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01/23/08 - 08:21 AM

can aortic rupture lead to pleural effusion??

Ivonne
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01/23/08 - 09:03 AM

Rapid diagnosis is the key to the survival of patients with aortic transection. The routine chest x-ray typically reveals a widened mediastinum, often with pleural effusions.

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drduck
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01/23/08 - 09:51 PM

oh...i thought it didnt, thanks anyways.

inkspot
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02/21/08 - 08:33 AM

why pleural effusion?

blood leaks into pleural cavity? or could it be tamponade?

please explain

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