| Autor: |
Jiritano, Federica, Garrasi, Carlo, Cristodoro, Lucia, Bevacqua, Egidio, Mastroroberto, Pasquale |
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| Zdroj: |
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery; Jan/Feb2017, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p57-59, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
The authors report the case of a suicide attempt. A 59-yearold man with self-inflicted penetrating chest trauma underwent emergency cardiothoracic surgery. Pre-operative computed tomography scan showed critical proximity between the blade and the right ventricle. Intraoperative findings showed a pericardial laceration and a huge diaphragmatic lesion with heart and abdominal organs integrity. The diaphragm muscle was repaired with a CorMatrix® patch, an acceptable alternative to the traditional synthetic mesh avoiding infection and repeated herniation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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