Traumatic asphyxia and blunt cardiac injury: case report and selected review.
An unusual case is described featuring traumatic asphyxia and blunt cardiac injury. An association between these is possible but not previously described. Coronary artery contusion, malignant arrhythmias, and a normal electrocardiogram were also noted and discussed. The relevant literature was reviewed.
Schiowitz
M F
MF
Department of Surgery, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, PA.
Litchman
J
J
Rizzo
T F
TF
D001237:Asphyxia / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000628:therapy*