Blunt injury rupture of tricuspid valve and right coronary artery

Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Nov;66(5):1814-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00919-9.

Abstract

Successful surgical repair of an unusual case of blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen is presented. The injury resulted in rupture of the pericardium, avulsion and rupture of the right coronary artery into the right atrium, complete disruption of the tricuspid valve, and acute right heart failure with complete heart block.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Heart Block / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardium / injuries
  • Rupture
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Tricuspid Valve / injuries*
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / surgery