Arrow injury to the heart.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 20609800.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.12.032.
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Abstract
Arrow injury to the heart is a common cause of penetrating trauma in rural areas of underdeveloped nations. We report such a patient who survived 3 days after such an injury and traveled 1000 km with a pulsating arrow in the chest for treatment. The literature on such injuries is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Injuries
- Heart Ventricles
- Wounds, Stab