Affiliations
- 1 C K Ho, MMed. Department of Imaging, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang
- 2 K T Yip, FRCS. Department of Surgery, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang
- 3 J B Eng, FRCS. Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang
- 4 L Rajan, MRCP. Cardiology Unit, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang
- 5 B H Tan, FRCS. Department of Orthopaedic, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang
PMID: 11732086
Abstract
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.
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