Severe Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation 40 Years After Blunt Chest Trauma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.11.072.
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Abstract
Severe pulmonary valve regurgitation caused by a pulmonary valve tear is a rare complication to a blunt chest trauma. In this case report, we present a patient with pulmonary regurgitation originating from a chest trauma 40 years ago. Possible mechanisms are osseous pinch of the pulmonary valve between the anterior chest wall and the vertebral column, and retrograde blowout from severe compression of the lungs.
Medical subject headings
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating