title: Delayed rupture of the mitral valve complicating blunt chest trauma.
abstract: A case is described of acute torrential mitral regurgitation resulting from avulsion of both papillary muscles 12 hours after a blunt chest and abdominal injury. The intensive care and surgical management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Intensive Care, Milton Keynes General Hospital.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Farmery
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Banning
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004630:Emergencies; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery