Traumatic Cardiac Injury: Ventricular Perforation Caught on CT. (12th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Golshani, Behrad; Dong, Paul; Evans, Scott
• Other Names: Agrawal Amit Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06-12
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/9696107
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Myocardial rupture is a rare imaging diagnosis given its clinical severity and high mortality. Early findings should be promptly communicated to the trauma service to ensure immediate intervention. We present a rare case of blowout perforation of the right ventricle which was prospectively diagnosed on computed tomography (CT) leading to emergent operative repair. The patient subsequently survived and was discharged after a lengthy hospital course.