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Diagnosis by video-assisted thoracoscopy of traumatic pericardial rupture with delayed luxation of the heart: case report.
- P Thomas, P Saux, T Lonjon, M Viggiano, J P Denis, R Giudicelli, J Ragni, F Gouin, and P Fuentes.
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sainte-Marguerite University Hospital, Marseille, France.
- J Trauma. 1995 Jun 1;38(6):967-70.
AbstractIsolated pericardial rupture is probably a frequently overlooked injury. We present a case of delayed heart herniation through a left pericardial tear resulting from blunt trauma. Diagnosis was achieved by video-assisted thoracoscopy, which was also helpful in the selection of the appropriate site and extent for the thoracotomy incision.
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