Doctors in Novosibirsk saved an athlete after a horse fell on her A horse weighing more than 600 kg fell on a 16-year-old equestrian rider from Udmurtia during an equestrian triathlon competition. Fortunately, there were no fractures. However, doctors from the Meshalkin Center identified injuries to the lungs, spleen, kidney and an incomplete rupture of the aorta. Any awkward movement or coughing could lead to a complete rupture of the vessel. Surgeons installed a special stent graft through the vascular bed. The operation was successful and no scars will remain. Now the girl will have to avoid heavy physical activity and be in

Doctors in Novosibirsk saved an athlete after a horse fell on her A horse weighing more than 600 kg fell on a 16-year-old equestrian rider from Udmurtia during an equestrian triathlon competition. Fortunately, there were no fractures. However, doctors from the Meshalkin Center identified injuries to the lungs, spleen, kidney and an incomplete rupture of the aorta. Any awkward movement or coughing could lead to a complete rupture of the vessel. Surgeons installed a special stent graft through the vascular bed. The operation was successful and no scars will remain. Now the girl will have to avoid heavy physical activity and be in