
@article{ref1,
title="Traumatic transection of aorta",
journal="Medical journal of Malaysia",
year="2001",
author="Ho, Chi-Kung and Yip, K. T. and Eng, J. B. and Rajan, L. and Tan, B. H.",
volume="56",
number="3",
pages="374-377",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0300-5283",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}