Managing extensive mitral valve and ventricular septal injuries secondary to penetrating trauma. (7th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Han, Frank Y; Reyes, Karl G; Bleiweis, Mark S
• Is Part Of: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery. Volume 53:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 284
• Page End: 285
• Publication Date: 2017-09-07
• Subjects: Trauma -- Ventricular septal defect -- Mitral valve; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx298
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1010-7940

Abstract

Abstract: Penetrating cardiac injuries with extensive intracardiac components and minimal epicardial components are a rare presentation. A 31-year-old male presented with complex mitral valve and ventricular septal injuries with partial atrioventricular disruption but with hardly visible epicardial injuries; the patient's presentation, progression of injuries and successful management are discussed.