Traumatic transection of aorta

Traumatic transection of aorta

A 16 year-old man presented with fracture of both his femurs after a road traffic accident. Chest radiograph revealed mediastinal widening. Subsequent CT scan and arch aortogram confirmed the findings of traumatic aortic arch transection at the isthmus. He underwent successful surgical repair. High...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical journal of Malaysia 2001-09, Vol.56 (3), p.374-377
Hauptverfasser: Ho, C K, Yip, K T, Eng, J B, Rajan, L, Tan, B H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidents, Traffic
Adolescent
Aorta - injuries
Aorta - surgery
Aortography
Humans
Male
Radiography, Thoracic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Penetrating - diagnosis
Wounds, Penetrating - etiology
Wounds, Penetrating - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A 16 year-old man presented with fracture of both his femurs after a road traffic accident. Chest radiograph revealed mediastinal widening. Subsequent CT scan and arch aortogram confirmed the findings of traumatic aortic arch transection at the isthmus. He underwent successful surgical repair. High index of suspicion and prompt actions are important in managing this potentially fatal but treatable condition.
ISSN:0300-5283