Delayed presentation of ventricular septal defect secondary to penetrating cardiac trauma following stab wound to the chest
JRMS-Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2008; 13 (2): 97-100
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-88518
ABSTRACT
Ventricular septal defect represents an uncommon sequel of penetrating cardiac trauma. A high index of suspicion, follow-up, and a complete evaluation of the patient who survives a penetrating heart injury is required. We report an unusual case of posttraumatic ventricular septal defect in a patient who had a stab injury to the chest requiring emergency operation. After the first surgery, the patient presented with dyspnea and signs of heart failure. Intraoperative assessment revealed ventricular septal defect
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Wounds, Penetrating
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Wounds, Stab
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Heart Failure
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Heart Injuries
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Res. Med. Sci.
Year:
2008
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