The protean manifestations of blunt cardiac trauma in children.
We present a case series of pediatric blunt cardiac trauma with a variety of cardiac abnormalities, occurring immediately and after the initial insult. The range of complications and importance of serial evaluations are emphasized.
Milligan
Julie
J
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia and British Columbia's Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
Potts
James E
JE
Human
Derek G
DG
Sanatani
Shubhayan
S
D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy