Delayed presentation of penetrating cardiac injury successfully managed in resource limited setting: A case report

Delayed presentation of penetrating cardiac injury successfully managed in resource limited setting: A case report

• Penetrating cardiac injury is rare accounting only 0.1% of most trauma admissions. • Patients commonly present with shock and tamponade. Delayed presentation is rare because most patients don't arrive to hospitals. • high index of suspecion for cardiac injury is extremly important even in aty...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 113; p. 109064
Main Authors: Gucho, Ayenew Gaye, Jeffcoach, David R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 01-12-2023
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Summary:• Penetrating cardiac injury is rare accounting only 0.1% of most trauma admissions. • Patients commonly present with shock and tamponade. Delayed presentation is rare because most patients don't arrive to hospitals. • high index of suspecion for cardiac injury is extremly important even in atypically presented patients. • Median sternotomy is best and reasonable approach for penetrating cardiac injuries. • Proper implementation of ATLS principles can lead to survival even in resource limited settings.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109064