| Literature DB >> 12963232 |
Antonino M Grande1, Mauro Rinaldi, Stefano Pasquino, Roberto Dore, Mario Viganò.
Abstract
Nonpenetrating chest trauma can cause cardiac rupture. Ventricles are affected more frequently than atria. Survival is rare and depends upon prompt diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention. We report the case of a 42-year-old man involved in a car accident with consequent right atrial rupture and pericardial tearing.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12963232 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00197-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330