Ventricular septal defect due to blunt chest trauma. A case report.
Blunt chest trauma may cause cardiac trauma, this possibility often being overlooked. Various anatomical structures may be affected. A case of ventricular septal defect due to blunt chest trauma is described and the relevant literature is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006346:Heart Septum / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*