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Review
. 1991 Nov;31(11):1563-5.

Delayed pericardial tamponade in penetrating chest trauma: case report

M O Aaland  1 , R T Sherman
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  • PMID: 1942186
Review

Delayed pericardial tamponade in penetrating chest trauma: case report

M O Aaland et al. J Trauma. 1991 Nov.

Abstract

Penetrating wounds to the anterior chest are often associated with cardiac tamponade. If these injuries are not evaluated or treated, delayed cardiac tamponade may develop. A case report and a review of the literature are presented.

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