title: Simultaneous rupture of the mitral and tricuspid valves with left ventricular rupture caused by blunt trauma.
abstract: To date, we believe that only 8 patients with simultaneous rupture of the mitral and tricuspid valves caused by blunt chest trauma have been reported. The correct diagnosis of this condition during the initial assessment is difficult and often delayed. Surgical experience with this condition has been quite limited. We present a unique case of atrioventricular valve rupture, combined with left ventricular rupture and a brief review of the relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dongguk University International Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Jae-Sung
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Eung-Joong
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000293:injuries*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery