Ruptured right atrial appendage secondary to blunt chest trauma
Brunei International Medical Journal
; : 105-108, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Rupture of one or more cardiac chambers following domestic blunt chest trauma is rare. A positive outcome depends on high level of suspicion and early surgical intervention. We report here an interesting case of a ruptured right atrial appendage in a four year old boy following a blunt crushing injury to the chest and abdomen by a heavy porcelain sink which was successfully repaired. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is very important for appropriate management.
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Brunei International Medical Journal
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