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Complications of the Swan-Ganz catheter.

Slung, H B; Scher, K S.

World J Surg ; 8(1): 76-81, 1984 Feb.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-6367235

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Cardiac Catheterization/adverse effects , Cardiac Catheterization/instrumentation , Foreign-Body Migration , Hematoma/etiology , Humans , Neck , Pulmonary Artery/injuries

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture involving the pericardium.

Slung, H B; Raman, V K; Ibrahim, A; Scher, K S.

South Med J ; 76(11): 1459-60, 1983 Nov.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-6635748

ABSTRACT

We have described a case of severe blunt injury to the thorax and abdomen causing an 8 cm laceration of the central tendon of the diaphragm, with extension into the pericardium. Herniation of the apex of the heart through this defect produced hypotension that was unresponsive to fluid resuscitation. Replacement of the heart into the mediastinum promptly restored the blood pressure to satisfactory levels.

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Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/etiology , Pericardium/injuries , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications , Accidents, Occupational , Agriculture , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged

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