Breaking the rules! Cardiac injury from remote entry sites.
An unusual case of penetrating injury to the heart is reported. This presented late, after an initial silent period. A high index of suspicion must be maintained when chest injuries are managed conservatively. If there is doubt, a subxiphoid pericardial window may allow cardiac injury to be excluded.
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, UK.
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Ireland
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Davidson
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D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D004452:Echocardiography; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery