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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