Repair of atrial septal defect due to penetrating trauma.
We report a case of stab wound to the heart resulting in an atrial septal defect and perforation of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, which we repaired successfully 7 years after the injury. To our knowledge, repair of an atrial septal defect due to penetrating trauma has never before been reported. Investigation of possible valvular heart disease in a patient with a history of chest trauma should be aimed at identifying both intracardiac shunts and valvular abnormalities, so that a complete repair can be performed.
Jenson
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
Kessler
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Follis
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Wernly
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JA
D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006346:Heart Septum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*