Aortic rupture

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Rupture of the aorta is a morbid and often fatal event due to rupture of an aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, or due to trauma.

Causes

• Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Rupture as a complication of an aortic dissection
• Traumatic aortic rupture as occurs with a motor vehicle accident or a fall.