• J Trauma · Nov 1989

    Case Reports

    In extremis use of staples for cardiorrhaphy in penetrating cardiac trauma: case report.

    • J M Shamoun, K R Barraza, G J Jurkovich, and R K Salley.
    • Department of Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617.
    • J Trauma. 1989 Nov 1; 29 (11): 1589-91.

    AbstractPatients in extremis following penetrating cardiac injury must be rapidly and effectively resuscitated. Treatment priorities are relief of tamponade with control of hemorrhage. Rapid closure of cardiac wounds is necessary to achieve hemostasis and preservation of cardiac function. A simple and rapid technique of emergency cardiorrhaphy is described utilizing the skin stapling device.

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