Nonpenetrating right atrial and pericardial trauma

Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Sep;76(3):923-5. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00197-8.

Abstract

Nonpenetrating chest trauma can cause cardiac rupture. Ventricles are affected more frequently than atria. Survival is rare and depends upon prompt diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention. We report the case of a 42-year-old man involved in a car accident with consequent right atrial rupture and pericardial tearing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heart Atria / injuries*
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardium / injuries*
  • Pericardium / surgery*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*