Ania Raszka

Highlights • Penetrating injuries to the great abdominal vessels often cause organ damage. • This is the report of an uncommon accidental stab wound. • The wound was successfully managed by prosthetic aortic reconstruction. • Management of the associated visceral damage is also described. • Such lesions require rapid and efficient multidisciplinary team management. Introduction Penetrating injuries to the sub-diaphragmatic aorta are challenging, with high mortality rates.