A Deadly Oversight.

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  • Source:
    New York Times. 12/28/2010, Vol. 160 Issue 55268, p4. 0p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      LETTERS to the editor; AORTIC diseases
    • Abstract:
      To the Editor: ''How a Torn Aorta Can Do Lethal Damage'' (Dec. 21) mentions that aortic tear may be unfamiliar to most people. In addition, its varied size and location make it difficult for many a physician to diagnose. Malpractice files are replete with cases of missed diagnoses of aortic dissection. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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