Presentation Description
Institution: Townsville University Hospital - Queensland, Australia
Purpose
Blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is a life-threatening condition caused by high-impact trauma, with mortality rates often higher in regional settings due to delayed care (1). Endovascular aortic repair has become the preferred treatment for selected injuries.
Methodology
A single centre retrospective audit of patients diagnosed with BTAI from 2010-25 was conducted in a regional vascular centre. Patients had CT confirmed BTAI and subsequently underwent aortic stenting.
Results
Of the 20 patients (85% male), 70% of patients required interhospital transfer. 52% of injuries were from a motor vehicle accident, 17% from motor bike accident, and the remainder being falls. The BTAI severity was predominantly Grade 3 (17 patients, 85%) based on the Society of Vascular Surgery grading system.
GORE CTAG was used in 12 cases, Medtronic Valiant in 3 cases, Cook Alpha and Endurant in 2 cases each (in one case data not available). All cases were performed via percutaneous femoral access, with 55% cases requiring additional upper limb access. Left subclavian revascularisation was performed in 5 (25%) of cases with 2 (10%) left carotid-subclavian bypass and 3 (15%) subclavian stents. Mean operating time was 71 minutes. Accurate deployment was defined as adequate proximal and distal seal zones with no further intervention, which was accomplished in 95% of cases.
2 patients were noted to have endoleak intraoperatively for which 1 case required angioplasty. No conversions to open surgery were required, and no intraoperative deaths, strokes, or spinal ischemia occurred. Less than 50% of patients underwent long term follow up, and of available data, no graft complications were noted.
Conclusion
Endovascular repair of BTAI can be performed in a regional vascular centre with high rates of technical success and low complication rates.
Prendes CF, et al. Blunt TAI: 20-year cohort. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
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Dr Maarisha Kumar - , Dr Ramesh Velu - , Dr Victoria White -

