Stab to the chest causing severe great vessel injury.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 94(5): 1716-8, 2012 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Penetrating trauma has increased in developed and urban environments. Pulmonary artery injury is rare, but can be associated with significant morbidity. We report a case of delayed cardiac arrest following a stab injury to the chest. The patient had active great vessel bleeding and required extensive surgical intervention. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for life-threatening thoracic injuries following a stab injury to the chest, despite initial clinical stability or negative baseline radiological findings.
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Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Artéria Pulmonar
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Traumatismos Torácicos
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Ferimentos Perfurantes
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En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article