A case of multiple trauma following a motor cycle accident.
This paper reports a fractured femur, jejunal laceration and a torn aorta in a young man who appeared reasonably well on admission to hospital. The diagnostic problems and treatment of this case are discussed.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis; D001027:Aortography; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*