title: Isolated ventricular septal rupture secondary to blunt trauma.
abstract: A ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of blunt chest trauma. We describe the case of a 25-year-old man who developed a VSR as a result of a high-speed road accident. The rupture was closed by left ventricular remodeling and replacement of the diseased myocardium with a Dacron patch. The patch sutures were reinforced with glue. Redo surgery was necessary at nine months due to patch detachment and embolization of the glue in the right lower lobe. The patient is asymptomatic, at 13-month follow-up.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Rouen University Hospital and University of Rouen, France.
authors: Marilyne
authors: M
authors: Hamdan-Challe
authors: Matthieu
authors: M
authors: Godin
authors: François
authors: F
authors: Bouchart
authors: Fabien
authors: F
authors: Doguet
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D054088:Ventricular Septum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives