Title of article :
Delayed presentation of ventricular septal defect secondary to penetrating cardiac trauma following stab wound to the chest
Author/Authors :
AGHADAVOUDI, OMID isfahan university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine - Anesthesiology Department, اصفهان, ايران , MIRMOHAMADSADEGHI, MOHSEN isfahan university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine - Cardiac Surgery Department, اصفهان, ايران , SAEIDI, MAHMOUD isfahan university of medical sciences - Faculty of Medicine - Cardiac Surgery Department, اصفهان, ايران
Abstract :
Ventricular septal defect represents an uncommon sequel of penetrating cardiac trauma. A high index of suspicion, follow- up, and a complete evaluation of the patient who survives a penetrating heart injury is required. We report an unusual case of posttraumatic ventricular septal defect in a patient who had a stab injury to the chest requiring emergency operation. After the first surgery, the patient presented with dyspnea and signs of heart failure. Intraoperative assessment revealed ventricular septal defect
Keywords :
Heart injuries , diagnosis , ventricular septal defect , penetrating wounds
Journal title :
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
