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Despite both increased interest in non-operative treatment and advances in endovascular interventions, the principle treatment of blunt aortic injury (BAI) remains surgical repair. Important considerations include avoiding hypertension, managing associated injuries and identifying critical anatomical features.
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Rosengart, M., Karmy-Jones, R. (2002). Operative Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injuries. In: Karmy-Jones, R., Nathens, A., Stern, E.J. (eds) Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1127-4_42
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