Traumatic Cardiac Injury due to Striking at Epigastric Fossa;Report of a Case

Toyama, M.; Nakayama, M.; Tsubouchi, H.; Narita, K.; Shimazu, S.; Ui, H.

Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 72(3): 228-231

2019


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252
PMID: 30923301
Document Number: 699708
Blunt chest trauma can cause life-threatening condition. We performed prompt drainage and operative repair for traumatic cardiac injury caused by striking at epigastric fossa. Close monitoring should be needed even for blunt chest trauma due to assault.

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