| Literature DB >> 1759804 |
I Koskivuo1, O Teerenhovi, M Somervuori, I Kuuliala, A Hynninen.
Abstract
A case of luxation of the heart resulting from blunt thoracic trauma is presented. Pericardial defect with herniation of the heart was discovered preoperatively and successfully repaired with a pleural patch. Special attention is drawn in the report to the preoperative diagnosis of this life-threatening condition.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID： 1759804
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Chir Gynaecol ISSN： 0355-9521