Acute rupture of the pericardium with delayed dislocation of the heart: a case report.
A case is presented in which the right side of the pericardium was ruptured as a result of a fall. The heart dislocated through the rent on the fourth day and was irreducible, having to be replaced surgically. The possible mechanism of the delayed dislocation is discussed.
D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture