| Literature DB >> 17215988 |
Gokhan Onem1, Ahmet Baltalarli, Hulya Sungurtekin, Harun Evrengul, Ali Vefa Ozcan, Seyda Kaya, Mustafa Sacar.
Abstract
Cardiac herniation and torsion is a rare condition associated with a high mortality rate. We present an unusual case of sudden cardiogenic shock that was caused by torsion and herniation of the heart after an operation for a penetrating cardiac injury. The patient was successfully treated by urgent surgical intervention.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17215988 PMCID: PMC1764948
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tex Heart Inst J ISSN: 0730-2347