title: Simple and quick repair of cardiac rupture due to blunt chest trauma.
abstract: Atrial rupture following blunt chest trauma carries a high mortality rate. It can be difficult to maintain hemodynamic stability and control massive bleeding due to poor visualization. We describe a case in which bleeding control was obtained simply and effectively using a Satinsky clamp, allowing repair of atrial rupture without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore. doi_atsuo@nuhs.edu.sg
authors.forename: Atsuo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doi
authors.forename: Chuen Neng
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Sophia Ang Bee
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Leng
authors.forename: Vitaly
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sorokin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*