The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 2 , Pages 506-507 , August 2007

Wakeboarding-related water impact trauma as a cause of fatal cardiac rupture

  • Jang Wen Su, FRCSCTh

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre, Singapore
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Jang Wen Su, FRCSCTh, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre, Mistri Wing, 17 Third Hospital Ave, Singapore 168752.
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  • Chong Hee Lim, FAMS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre, Singapore
    • Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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  • Ju Le Tan, FAMS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Heart Centre, Singapore
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  • Yeow Leng Chua, FAMS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre, Singapore
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  • Paul Peng Sun Chui, MRCPath

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Forensic Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

Received 15 March 2007 ,Accepted 19 April 2007.

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PII: S0022-5223(07)00706-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.04.015

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 134, Issue 2 , Pages 506-507 , August 2007

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