Ventricular septal defects produced by penetrating cardiac injuries.
Six cases of ventricular septal defect resulting from penetrating cardiac wounds are discussed. Diagnostic difficulties, together with views on management, are outlined.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D006346:Heart Septum / Q000293:injuries*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab