title: In extremis use of staples for cardiorrhaphy in penetrating cardiac trauma: case report.
abstract: Patients in extremis following penetrating cardiac injury must be rapidly and effectively resuscitated. Treatment priorities are relief of tamponade with control of hemorrhage. Rapid closure of cardiac wounds is necessary to achieve hemostasis and preservation of cardiac function. A simple and rapid technique of emergency cardiorrhaphy is described utilizing the skin stapling device.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Shamoun
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Barraza
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Jurkovich
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Salley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*