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Review
. 1995 Jun;38(6):967-70.
doi: 10.1097/00005373-199506000-00030.

Diagnosis by video-assisted thoracoscopy of traumatic pericardial rupture with delayed luxation of the heart: case report

P Thomas  1 , P Saux, T Lonjon, M Viggiano, J P Denis, R Giudicelli, J Ragni, F Gouin, P Fuentes
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Diagnosis by video-assisted thoracoscopy of traumatic pericardial rupture with delayed luxation of the heart: case report

P Thomas et al. J Trauma. 1995 Jun.

Abstract

Isolated pericardial rupture is probably a frequently overlooked injury. We present a case of delayed heart herniation through a left pericardial tear resulting from blunt trauma. Diagnosis was achieved by video-assisted thoracoscopy, which was also helpful in the selection of the appropriate site and extent for the thoracotomy incision.

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