Diagnosis by video-assisted thoracoscopy of traumatic pericardial rupture with delayed luxation of the heart: case report.
Isolated pericardial rupture is probably a frequently overlooked injury. We present a case of delayed heart herniation through a left pericardial tear resulting from blunt trauma. Diagnosis was achieved by video-assisted thoracoscopy, which was also helpful in the selection of the appropriate site and extent for the thoracotomy incision.
Thomas
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Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sainte-Marguerite University Hospital, Marseille, France.
Saux
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Lonjon
T
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Viggiano
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Denis
J P
JP
Giudicelli
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R
Ragni
J
J
Gouin
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Fuentes
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P
D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery