Inflammatory complications following penetrating cardiac trauma.
Two cases with pericardial and myocardial inflammatory complications following penetrating cardiac trauma are presented. A high index of suspicion with liberal usage of echocardiography, serial electrocardiograms, and careful patient follow-up will preclude this diagnostic oversight.
Dulchavsky
S A
SA
Department of Surgery, SUNY, Stony Brook.
Benitez
P
P
Geller
E R
ER
Kreis
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal