Blunt cardiac rupture caused by zip gun backfire.
A 16-year-old boy who sustained right ventricular rupture after backfiring of a homemade zip gun is reported. The unusual nature of this case together with the mechanisms and management of blunt cardiac rupture are briefly discussed.
Fulton
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa. jamesandyolande@msn.com
De Groot
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Von Oppell
U O
UO
Ruttman
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T
D000293:Adolescent; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*