TY - JOUR
T1 - Ischemic stroke secondary to aortic dissection following rifle butt recoil chest injury
T2 - A case report
AU - Rao, Mamatha
AU - Panduranga, Prashanth
AU - Al-Mukhaini, Mohammed
AU - Al-Jufaili, Mahmood
AU - Valiath, John
PY - 2011/11
Y1 - 2011/11
N2 - Ischemic stroke secondary to aortic dissection is not uncommon. We present a patient with left hemiplegia secondary to Stanford type A aortic dissection extending to the supra-aortic vessels, which was precipitated by rifle butt recoil chest injury. The diagnosis of aortic dissection was delayed due to various factors. Finally, the patient underwent successful Bentall procedure with complete resolution of symptoms. This case emphasizes the need for caution in the use of firearms for recreation and to take precautions in preventing such incidents. In addition, this case illustrates the need for prompt cardiovascular physical examination in patients presenting with stroke.
AB - Ischemic stroke secondary to aortic dissection is not uncommon. We present a patient with left hemiplegia secondary to Stanford type A aortic dissection extending to the supra-aortic vessels, which was precipitated by rifle butt recoil chest injury. The diagnosis of aortic dissection was delayed due to various factors. Finally, the patient underwent successful Bentall procedure with complete resolution of symptoms. This case emphasizes the need for caution in the use of firearms for recreation and to take precautions in preventing such incidents. In addition, this case illustrates the need for prompt cardiovascular physical examination in patients presenting with stroke.
KW - Aortic dissection
KW - Hemiplegia
KW - Recoil injury
KW - Stroke
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U2 - 10.5001/omj.2011.111
DO - 10.5001/omj.2011.111
M3 - Article
C2 - 22253955
AN - SCOPUS:84858205095
SN - 1999-768X
VL - 26
SP - 438
EP - 440
JO - Oman Medical Journal
JF - Oman Medical Journal
IS - 6
ER -