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 index of suspicion and prompt actions are important in managing this potentially fatal but treatable condition.
Ho
C K
CK
Department of Imaging, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Pulau Pinang.
Yip
K T
KT
Eng
J B
JB
Rajan
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L
Tan
B H
BH
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*