Repair of pulmonary vein rupture after deceleration injury

Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Aug;70(2):656-8. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01199-1.

Abstract

Injuries to the major pulmonary vessels are uncommon and are extremely difficult to manage. We report a case of an isolated pulmonary vein injury following a road traffic accident that was repaired successfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Adult
  • Deceleration
  • Hemothorax / etiology
  • Hemothorax / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Veins / injuries*
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*