title: CT diagnosis of traumatic pericardium rupture.
abstract: A case of traumatic rupture of the pericardium secondary to a motor vehicle accident is presented. Diagnosis of this condition was made prior to surgery by CT.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kirsch
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Escarous
mesh_terms: D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010496:Pericardium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*