Low-energy Blunt Abdominal Aortic Trauma in an Underweighted Man

Injury to the abdominal aorta is relatively infrequent and most reported cases are caused by motor vehicle crashes especially if seat belts are worn. It is important that surgeons dealing with trauma patients keep this diagnosis in their mind even in cases with low energy trauma mechanisms. This case report describes how a low energy blunt trauma can lead to aortic damage when a patient has some promoting factors such as malnutrition and atherosclerosis stiffening of the aortic walls.