**5. Diagnostic**

410 Aneurysm

after blunt trauma

**Figure 6.** False traumatic aneurysm (arrowhead) of the left common carotid artery (arrow) developed

**Figure 7.** a Angiography reveals a false traumatic innominate artery aneurysm (arrow) that developed after chest blunt trauma during a car accident. b Note the right common carotid artery (white arrow)

and the closed proximal end of the innominate artery (black arrow)

The diagnosis of FTA is not difficult when the ''hard signs'' are present [22-24]. The problem is finding a way to recognize these signs and avoid failing to recognize FTA when the clinical picture is not typical [25]. Angiography has still very important roll as method of diagnostic, appropriate surgical approach as well as the type of vascular repair. Sophisticated diagnostic procedures, such as computed tomography, are extremely useful in cases of complex FTA.
