Kimura N, Kudo M, Takahashi T, Kokaji K, Yozu R. Aortic insufficiency and cardiac herniation associated with blunt chest trauma.
Int J Cardiol 2008;
137:e35-6. [PMID:
18674832 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.05.054]
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Abstract
Aortic insufficiency and cardiac herniation due to pericardial rupture after blunt chest trauma are rare complications and are usually associated with high mortality. We report on a patient with simultaneous aortic insufficiency and cardiac herniation. He was involved in a falling accident, but initially presented no symptoms associated with the heart. At a later stage, he developed dyspnea on effort and a final diagnosis was completed. He was successfully treated surgically.
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