General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Nov 2011
Case ReportsIsolated right diaphragmatic rupture following blunt trauma.
Blunt diaphragmatic injuries are usually caused by blunt trauma or penetrating injuries. The diagnosis may be delayed or missed because of the confusing clinical and radiographic findings and the presence of multiple associated injuries. ⋯ Diaphragmatic rupture is perceived as an emergency entity. The late appearance of such an injury, without other accompanying injuries, is rare and should be in mind by clinicians treating trauma patients who have a delayed presentation after the injury.
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Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Nov 2011
Systolic anterior motion after mitral valve repair: predicting factors and management.
The aim of this study was to determine the mechanism of systolic anterior motion (SAM) after mitral valve (MV) repair by analyzing the clinical data of patients with MV repair. ⋯ The sigmoid septum and LSC may predict SAM after MV repair. A strict follow-up is imperative for patients with persistent or recurrent SAM.