Ruptured right atrial appendage secondary to blunt chest trauma.
- Author:
Mohd Khairul Azmi ABDUL KADIR
;
Wilson Cher Cheong CHONG
;
Kim Hong LIM
;
Kian Soon LIM
;
Chee Fui CHONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Blunt chest injury, cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac chambers rupture, cardiac tamponade, median sternotomy, right atrial rupture, thoracic trauma
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2010;6(2):105-108
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rupture of one or more cardiac chambers following domestic blunt chest trauma is rare. A positive outcome depends on high level of suspicion and early surgical intervention. We report here an interesting case of a ruptured right atrial appendage in a four year old boy following a blunt crushing injury to the chest and abdomen by a heavy porcelain sink which was successfully repaired. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is very important for appropriate management.
