Emergent surgical repair of left ventricular rupture after blunt chest trauma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.03.057.
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Abstract
A 63-year-old man presented with sudden cardiac shock due to cardiac rupture after a blunt chest trauma. We emergently repaired 2 rupture sites with the sandwich technique. This technique maintained the ventricular geometry, and minimized impairment of cardiac function.
Medical subject headings
- Emergency Treatment
- Heart Injuries
- Heart Ventricles
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating