J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1988 Aug;23(4):1217-1220. 10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.4.1217.

Delayed Post - traumatic Coarctation of Distal Abdominal Aorta Caused by Lumbar Compression Fractures: A Case Report

Abstract

We have recently experienced a rare case of abdominal aortic injury caused by shearing force falling from 8 meter height in upright position. The patient was 43 year old and sustained Ll, L2, L5, compression fractures and both distal tibia and fibula comminuted fractures involving ankle joints. 2 years and 2 months later, marked stenosis of the distal abdominal aorta was found together with clinical manifestations of ischemia of both legs. Aorto-femoral bypass on both sides has completely relieved the symptoms.

Keyword

Post-traumatic coarctation; Distal abdominal aorta

MeSH Terms

Accidental Falls
Ankle Joint
Aorta, Abdominal*
Constriction, Pathologic
Fibula
Fractures, Comminuted
Fractures, Compression*
Humans
Ischemia
Leg
Tibia
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