A case of accidental cardiac perforation during chest drain insertion

Author: Lister Lunn ^{1
,

2} ; Noah Tapaua ^{1
,

2} ; Arvin W. Karu ^{1
,

2}
Author Information

1. Division of Surgery and Division of Anaesthesia &
2. Intensive Care, Port Moresby General Hospital, Papua New Guinea
Publication Type:Case Reports
From: Papua New Guinea medical journal 2015;58(1-4):78-80
CountryPapua New Guinea
Language:English
Abstract: This is a case report of a rare complication of a chest drain inserted for postoperative pneumothorax, which resulted in cardiac perforation in a child with congenital heart disease. Ethical clearance for this report was received from the Port Moresby General Hospital management in the absence of a hospital-appointed Ethics Committee.